Behavior Technician (BT) - Select Kids Pediatric Therapy

Responsibilities

• Review Policies & Procedures manual on a yearly basis and adheres to the policies and procedures set forth as well as any updates.
• Complete and maintain all Corporate & Clinical Services required trainings and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
• Provide direct treatment and document for patients for whom ABA is medically necessary. 
• Maintain ongoing documentation in which goals, progress toward functional goals, and medical necessity are clearly stated.
• Complete all required documentation legibly or electronically, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payer deadlines.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third party payers at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)
• Utilize time efficiently and effectively to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
• Participate in and present clinical in-services.
• Maintain current awareness of general changes in the healthcare field and specific issues impacting the practice of ABA.
• Subject to limitations imposed by state/local/federal law.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Some travel may be required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral principles and implements behavioral programming through mentorship with BCBA.
• Monitors programs frequently and collaborate with BCBA to adjust targets based on progress through data analysis 
• Communicates proactively with parents and staff regarding child's program.
• Ensures clear understanding of current behavior plans.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Effective clinical problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills for accurate, concise, and organized oral and written presentations of information to patients and staff and referral sources.
• Computer skills for effective reporting including documentation, billing, payroll, note taking, etc.
• Requires the ability to function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and outside agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or current enrollment in college programs) in related field, including psychology, education, social work, special education, etc.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Minimum 1 year ABA experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift. Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility and in the community.
• Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
• Possess fine motor skills for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment