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Job Title:Registered Behavior Technician (RBT, Certified)
Location: The Children’s Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
Starting Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour, additional compensation based on experience.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday (No Weekends)
About the Team
The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive and holistic Intensive Behavioral Health Services(IBHS) for children with autism and related disorders between the ages of 18 months to 21 years old with the majority of children aged 3-10 years. We offer a range of programs, including both individual and group ABA primarily in the clinic setting to best meet the needs of each child. BCBAs provide parent training as a key part of our program to help families reach greater independence. The ABA program collaborates directly with in-house speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, and other programs where appropriate. The ABA Clinic is accredited as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE).
The Behavior Health Technician (BHT-ABA)/ Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides one-on-one and small group Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children in a center-based setting. BCBAs along with our Professional Development Coordinator, and Clinical Director provide comprehensive training, clinical supervision, and ongoing support to RBT team members. We offer high-quality supervision to BCBA candidates working on experience hours towards certification. Full time team members are paid full hourly rates for all activities both billable and non-billable including all training. Team members work a 40-hour work week with 28-30 hours of billable sessions assigned each week. Data collection and clinical notation are all electronic and all team members are provided a company issued iPad and computer to complete documentation. If you are looking for a rewarding position where you can make a lasting impact this position is a fit!
- Providing interventions and procedures as prescribed in the individualized treatment plan including reinforcement, extinction, verbal behavior intensive teaching, discrete trial training, Natural Environment training.
- Providing 1:1 or group ABA services in home and community-like setting.
- Completing billing, documentation, and trainings/supervision within specified timeframes.
- Providing crisis intervention when needed (training will be provided).
- Maintaining data collection procedures outlined in treatment plan and per BCBA instruction.
- Demonstrating professionalism and courtesy when interacting with clients and families.
- Meeting productivity targets for billable service delivery.
- Providing Telehealth services including partial telehealth in which services are delivered in-person and clinical oversight is delivered via telehealth.
- Directing telehealth in which services are delivered by the RBT via interactive video.
- High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience working with clients aged 2-21 years with ASD diagnosis.
- Must hold Registered Behavior Technician certification. Certification must be maintained.
- Two years experience working as a behavioral health technician preferred.
- Experience with telehealth and group services preferred.
- Act 73 FBI, Act 34 Criminal Clearance, Act 33 Child Clearance
- Current and valid certification in CPR and First Aid is required (CI will provide training).
We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance-Choice of two health plans and networks
- Dental and Vision-Free coverage for team members.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
- Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
- Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid- 6 weeks
- 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
- Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development/CEU’s
- Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Credit Union
- Team Member Recognition Events
- Referral bonus
- CPR-employer paid
- Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate