Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) - Multiple Shifts Available

Overview

TrustPoint Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking full time and part time Registered Behavioral Techs. Shift hours are 7PM-7AM or 7A-7P. Full time schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends.

Purpose Statement

Provide specialized care to individuals with IDD diagnosis under the supervision of an ABA Therapist. Apply behavioral support plans (BSP) and behavioral modification techniques specific to each patient. Patient safety is a top priority. Each Registered Behavioral Technician working the specialized IDD unit must possess RBT certification and maintain the certification through mandatory weekly clinical supervision with an ABA Therapist.

Essential Functions

• Implement behavioral modification techniques that are individualized and outlined in the patient's behavioral support plan (BSP).
• Review and apply treatment techniques outlined in Preference Assessment, Functional Assessment Interview, and Essential for Living Assessment for skill building.
• Collect and enter data into assessments to demonstrate treatment effectiveness.
• Work directly with and under an ABA therapist to implement, track, update, and modify the patient's BSP.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency related to patient safety and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision is conducted at 15-minute intervals as noted in special precautions or individualized supervision guidelines.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in the patient's medical record.
• Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.
• Monitor patient safety through required rounds completed timely; ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered; observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document accurately in patient record.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient's emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraint when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team, provide safety and increase coping skills of patients and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors; report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team; report significant changes to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens, as needed.
• Help with admissions and discharges if needed.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.

Other Functions

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Standard Expectations

• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to persons receiving services and their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Education / Experience / Skill Requirements

• High school degree required.
• At least 6 months' experience working with individuals with IDD, one year preferred.
• Some college in the helping professions (social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) preferred.

Licenses / Designations / Certifications

• Registered Behavioral Technician certification required.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.