Registered Behavior Technician (Florida)

Job Description Summary

The Behavior Therapist is responsible for working directly with our clients providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. The Behavior Therapist will be responsible for the following duties:

• Administration
• Case Management
• Clinical
• Internal Communication

Reporting Relationship

• The Behavior Therapist reports directly to the Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor.

Education and Professional Certifications

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• CPR or BLS certification preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician credential (RBT) required

Mandatory Job Requirements

Proficient in the use of Technology (e.g., Computer, iPad)

Able to work weekends as needed/required by the company.

Must complete on-going training to support job competency.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience working with children that have been diagnosed with Autism or with other intellectual disabilities.

Physical Job Requirements

• Body positions: sitting, standing, and kneeling
• Body movements: walking, running, bending, twisting
• Ability to run (in the event the client elopes/or leaves the area)
• Block aggression per the prescribed behavior support plan (as needed)
• Body senses:  the ability to see, hear, and speak articulately are required. 

Working Conditions

• Employees may be working in the following settings, an office, the community, in schools, and/or in client homes.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Tasks

• Administration
• Case Management
• Clinical
• Internal Communication

Administrative

• Fulfill 100% of scheduled sessions on a weekly/monthly basis
• Render schedule at the end of each session
• Lock schedule weekly, by Saturday at 8pm
• Look through NPA works, confirm schedule prior to every session
• Respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours 
• Provide a minimum 2-week notice for any vacation request for approval with appropriate paperwork
• Submit permanent schedule changes in writing to the Scheduling Department
• Complete and pass the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 180 days of completing the Registered Behavior Technician Training.
• Notify Supervisor and Family of staff cancellation and send in a cancellation through the company Power App
• Complete all assigned tasks on time (to be determined per assignment) within scheduled sessions
• Remain HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant at all times ensuring all client files are protected including text messages, e-mails and phone conversations
• Attend all Creative Solutions for Hope companywide trainings
• Required minimum travel range of 25 miles

Clinical

• Complete 1:1 clinical therapy sessions
• Update Clinical Supervisor with any information regarding case
• When starting new cases: review case details with Clinical Supervisor prior to going into client’s home (welcome emails sent)
• Complete source documentation in the form of Ensora data and SOAP notes
• Scheduling: Look through NPA works, confirm schedule and render every night
• Respond to family’s e-mails and/or phone calls within 24 business hours  
• Be available for reroutes to maximize client hours
• Receive constructive feedback with professionalism (Monthly Feedback Forms and goal setting)
• Address case concerns in a timely manner

Internal Communication

• Must respond to every communication attempt with internal staff (i.e., supervisors, office administrators, assigned BCBA mentors, directors) within 24 business hours
• Communicate all policy/protocol related issues immediately to Human Resources department
• Communicate any Information and Technology (“IT”) issues that would hinder the ability to perform work duties immediately
• Mandatory attendance at all mandatory company meetings
• Must be fluent in updated/current policies, adhere to those policies and ensure that knowledge of these policies is followed through

Measures of Performance

• Attainment of annual goals established between Behavior Therapist and Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
• Meet all essential job function requirements as described in the job description.
• Travel to regional office when required.
• Supervisor/Case Manager feedback through data collection on Therapist Evaluation Form (TEF)
• Adhere to CSH policies and procedure without violations and or disciplinary actions