Job Description
Explore a Career in Behavioral Healthcare
Advantages of Working at Behavior Change Institute (BCI)
- Competitive Pay
- Training available for RBT credential
- Paid Time Off Including Sick Time
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supplemental Insurance
- Structured Career Advancement
- Ongoing Training & Mentorship
- Quality Supervision
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Awarded Top Workplace by the Albuquerque Journal
- Awarded NM Family Friendly Business
- Awarded Parent Friendly Workplace Designation
- Fun & Engaging Staff Events
- Rewarding Career
Job Description
Behavior Change Institute is a nationally recognized service agency that specializes in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for both children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Behavior Technicians implement behavioral strategies one on one to improve socially significant behaviors and quality of life. This includes implementation of a treatment plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) addressing communication, challenging behavior, daily living, safety, and social skills. Direct services are provided in a variety of settings including private homes, schools, clinics, and community settings. We are currently seeking motivated professionals who share in our commitment to improving the wellbeing of others to join our clinical team!
Responsibilities
- Communicate BCI's philosophy of positive behavioral practice, compassion and respect.
- Follow all policies and protocols set forth in the BCI employee handbook.
- Collect daily data as prescribed by your supervisor (BCBA).
- Write daily session notes documenting the programs run, client's response to treatment, and barriers to progress. Implement the strategies in the child's behavior plan.
- Update your supervisor about the child you are working with especially if there are any concerns.
- Direct the child's caregivers and circle of support to your supervisor (BCBA) for any questions pertaining to the child's goals being addressed, progress being made, strategies to employ.
- Keep professional boundaries with the child, family and circle of support.
- All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Schedule (Part-time / 15+ hours per week)
- Four consecutive weeks days (Monday-Thursday / Tuesday-Friday) from 3-7pm for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.
OR
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3-7pm & one weekend day (Saturday / Sunday) for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.
- Pay Differential: RBTs are able to receive a $2.00 per hour pay differential for all direct therapy services offered after hours.
After-hours is defined as:
- Before 8:00 AM
- After 6:00 PM
- Saturdays and Sundays
Requirements
- Authorization to work in the United States
- 18+ years of age
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Pre-employment professional reference & criminal background check clearance
- Reliable transportation
- Complete CPR or BLS certification within 30 days of employment
- Ability to obtain RBT credential through BACB within required timeframe
- Minimum of 1 years' experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs (preferred, but not required)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to run, walk, sit, stand (general mobility)
- Use hands, reach with arms and lift or move up to 50lbs as needed
- Vision requirement for close, distance and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
- Vocalizations required for verbal behavior training
- Full auditory functioning required
- Employee may be required to intervene in physically demanding behavioral interventions with physically aggressive clients
Mandatory Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training Information
Candidates selected for employment must complete a pre-employment training program (6 weeks) to help them obtain their RBT credential needed to work in this position, unless candidates already have their RBT credential.
The pre-employment training is comprised of:
- 40 Hour online BACB approved coursework for the RBT credential (4 weeks)
- 10 Hour attendance of virtual online Skills Clinics (2 weeks)
After hire you will begin working with a client while you complete your formal skills competency checklist and take your RBT Exam provided at Pearson Professional Testing Center near you.
Behavior Change Institute is an approved RBT training center
Go to behaviorchangeinstitute.com or call/text Kristy at 575-415-4824 to learn more
Information on the RBT credential can be found at
Behavior Change Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Behavior Change Institute
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