Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
UHS
Summary
Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents presenting with a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral disorders and autism.
Job description
Laurel Heights Hospital is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic RBT to assist in the acquisition of functional skills and decrease challenging behaviors of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 behavioral intervention services to patients with mental/behavioral health needs and support facility treatment teams
- Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based programs as directed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst, including instructing patients and facility personnel
- Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans developed through working directly with patients in a one-on-one or group setting
- Collect and record data, create and maintain materials, write progress notes, maintain point store, and plan facility incentives
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or similar field or equivalent experience
- Two (2) years' experience as MHT or RBT
- Minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents
- Mental health professional with knowledge in behavior management
- RBT preferred or completes a BACB-approved RBT course in a timely manner and keeps registration to the BACB current
- Certified in CPR and HWC or ability to comply with training upon hire
- Working knowledge of behavior management and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills; computer skills (Microsoft Office Products)
- Ability to lift or move approximately 50 lbs and assume and maintain a variety of postures for extended periods
- Fully participate with a team to safely restrain or seclude patients as necessary
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology or similar field or equivalent experience
- Two (2) years' experience as MHT or RBT
- Minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric setting with children and adolescents
- Mental health professional with knowledge in behavior management
- RBT preferred or completes a BACB-approved RBT course in a timely manner and keeps registration to the BACB current
- Certified in CPR and HWC or ability to comply with training upon hire
- Working knowledge of behavior management and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Effective oral, written, and listening communication skills
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office Products)
- Ability to lift or move approximately 50 lbs
- Ability to assume and maintain a variety of postures for extended periods
- Fully participate with a team to safely restrain or seclude patients as necessary
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Perks Network
- Professional Development
- BCBA Supervision Hours
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.