Lead Registered Behavior Technician - Somerset, NJReq #:0000168574

Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:RUCARES - Peds Feeding Dis

Location:

Easton (EAS), 888 Easton Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

Job Overview:

Registered behavior technicians (RBTs) provide applied-behavior-analytic services for patients diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses under the direction of a professional behavior analyst (e.g., board certified behavior analyst, licensed psychologist). RBTs assist with patient assessments and program implementation. RBTs assist with organizing and maintaining data-collection and statistical-analysis systems, research activities, and staff training.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High-school degree/GED

• American Heart Association BLS Provider

• Completion of RBT Competency Assessment of the BACB prior to or within 1 month of start date

• Must pass RBT exam within 3 months of start date

Preferred:

• Experience working with patients or individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pediatric feeding disorders, or other behavioral diagnoses in an educational, instructional, or therapeutic setting

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• American Heart Association BLS Provider

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday Friday

• Full Time 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• Provide suggestions of possible procedures and methods to a professional BCBA

• Assist BCBA in implementing intake, assessment, treatment, and dischargeprocedures

• Prepare initial drafts of session materials and protocols

• Create assessment and treatment graphs as needed

• Gather daily treatment plan with case billing provider

• Report the behavior and environment in observable and measurable termsto a professional behavior analyst and provide goal updates

• Perform initial analysis of findings and present recommendationsto a professional behavior analyst

• Assist in the creation of data-collection protocols and systems

• Assist with the development of skill-acquisition programssuch as increasing acceptance and consumption of healthy food and liquid,developmental feeding skills such as self-feeding or chewing, social andcommunication skills, curriculum-based developmental, social skills

• Assist with the development of behavior-reduction programssuch as extinction protocols to reduce inappropriate mealtime behavior, non-contingent reinforcement to reduce crying, functionalcommunication training

• Prepare materials and assist in the training of caregiverssuch as parents, school personnel

• Use behavioral skills training methods to teach novel therapists,new staff members, and practicum students about case-specific protocols,procedures, and data collection systems

• Maintaining an open line of communication with caregiverslike daily progress, treatment changes, general updates

• Anticipating case-related needs inventory of supplies,creating session materials

• Prepare initial drafts of patient s discharge summary andtreatment recommendations following discharge from the program

• Prepare your team for any planned absences

Auxiliary Program Support

• Assist in organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of department location, materials, and equipment

• Assist clinical faculty and professional behavior analysts with various research activities

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to move, lift, and carry patients and objects

• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve independently lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assisting with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds

• Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue

• Frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina

• Extended periods of standing or sitting

Other Duties:

• RBTs may work with patients who vomit, or who engage in other forms of challenging behavior, such as aggression, self-injury, elopement, expulsion (spitting out food or liquid during treatment), or property destruction

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer