The RBT is a credentialed paraprofessional who assists in the implementation of behavior intervention to patients on the Specialized Needs Unit (SNU). As a Lead, this position assists in the planning, facilitating, and evaluating of RBT activities with oversight of unit safety and programming.
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Demonstrates a basic understanding of key ABA concepts and techniques;
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Monitor patient progress; communicating information regarding patients behavior to other members of treatment team;
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Assesses and reports on behavior program needs regarding materials, staff education, and program curriculum;
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Participates in treatment planning by providing input about patient concerns, needs, and strengths.
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Assists Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) in implementing patient treatment plans using the behavior skills training approach: 1) Describe the interventions 2) Demonstrate the interventions 3) Have the MHT demonstrate the intervention 4) Provide feedback in a positive manner;
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Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities;
- Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment;
- Provides input during shift report;
- Accompanies and transports patients as assigned;
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Orients new patients to unit, program, and setting;
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Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level;
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Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients;
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Participates in maintaining the therapeutic setting on the unit, enforces the CPI system or other methods of behavior management;
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Maintains patient, program, department, and related documentation;
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Carries out clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care and department and organization operations.
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Involved in the orientation and training of RBTs.
Requirements
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RBT certification from the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) required
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Minimum one (1) year experience working with persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities
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Assist with the initial and on-going training of RBT staff
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Participate and/or lead the collection of behavioral data
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Regular collaboration and communication with unit BCBAs
Benefits
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment!
Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
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Healthcare spending account
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Dependent care spending account
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PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
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Discounted cafeteria meal plan
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Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
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Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Insurance
