Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Atlanta, GA - Part Time to Full Time

Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician(RBT/BT)

About Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services (MATS)

Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services strive to provide effective, individualized, evidence-based therapy in a warm, nurturing environment which enhances the quality of life for our autism community by focusing on socially significant skill sets. Key components to ensure successful treatment including family support through family training and in-depth initial and ongoing staff training.

Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) who join MATS will have the opportunity to progress their long- term careers, including the potential to become senior RBTs or more senior clinicians, and become more heavily involved in the management of the business.

Job Purpose:

The Registered Behavioral Technician is a critical part of the clinical team as this position works with clients in a range of environments. The role requires compassion, high energy, and physical capabilities to engage the children in tasks and play activities designed specifically around the child’s individual behavioral plan. Our highly experienced clinical leaders will carefully train and supervise you on an ongoing basis, so that you will be well-placed to provide one-to-one behavioral therapy to children with autism. We will also invest in your ongoing development and career progression should you wish to stay with us in the long-term.

With the guidance of our experienced clinical leader, you will help make a positive contribution and transform the lives of children with Autism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understand and implement your client’s individual behavior plan.

  • Provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to your clients.

  • Correctly uses ABA processes and strategies, such as discrete trial training, prompting/fading, reinforcement, preference assessment, shaping, chaining, and assist or lead social skills group.

  • Enter electronic data collection promptly and accurately, meeting clinical standards of practice.

  • Provide feedback and insight to clinical leadership team regarding client’s needs and changes in

    behavior.

  • Collaborate with your clinical team to ensure clinically-sound treatment and interventions.

  • Obtain and maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

  • Maintain log of supervision hours to maintain RBT certification.
    Meet weekly productivity targets as determined by Clinical Director

 

  • Protect the health and safety of your clients and fellow employees by reporting all critical

    incidents, potential risks and following all health and safety procedures.

  • Complete additional duties as assigned.

  • This job will mainly operate In-Home and in a community-based environment.

    Core Competencies
    CORE SKILLS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED AT Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services ARE:

  • Maintaining order and discipline at work

  • Ability to multitask

  • Proficiency in computers and software applications

  • Professional written correspondence skills related to letters, emails, and other interoffice

    communications

  • Good interpersonal skills when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, families, and the public

  • Open collaboration with other health care professionals

  • Demonstrating skills of effective time management

  • Demonstrating excellent attendance and punctuality

  • Need more information about requirements, duties, and responsibilities of our ABA careers?

    Qualifications:

    If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of Children with Autism, we want to hear from you!

  • Required: High-school degree or equivalent

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Education, or related field

  • Preferred: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

  • Preferred: Experience working in ABA

  • Must pass MATS-administered background check

  • Obtain and maintain CPR certification

  • Reliable car, proof of auto insurance and valid driver's license required

    Benefits:

  • Full-time or part-time employment available

  • Flexible schedule

  • Competitive hourly rate

  • Mentorship by our clinical leadership team

  • Training and ongoing development

  • Professional certification as Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

  • Fun, social environment

  • Company sponsored activities

  • Travel stipend

    Job Type: Full-time and part-time availability Pay: Up to $30.00 per hour depending on experience.

    Schedule:

Supervision and practicum hours towards board certification

  • Day shift

  • Monday to Friday

  • Evening and weekend availability

    COVID-19 considerations:
    We follow strict health and safety standards to ensure the safety of our staff and clients.

    License/Certification:

• RBT Certification (Required)

Willingness to travel:
• 50% (Preferred)

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