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WVU Medicine

Behavior Technician

WVU Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501

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Provide 1-1 Applied Behavior Analytics (ABA) services to clients, as designed and supervised by BCBA. This includes implementing treatment plans, prompt data collection, and progress monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 6 months of hire.

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

RBT credential or BCaBA credential

Experience

One (1) year providing treatment to with young children with autism

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols developed by certified staff.

Implement toilet training protocols.

Collect and record data on observable client behavior.

Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding child's daily performance as directed by BCBA.

Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPAA laws.

Create therapeutic materials.

Maintain a clean and safe work space.

Collaborate with a treatment team.

Commit to ongoing training and development, such as RBT certification.

Interpret written clinical protocols.

Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.

Pass training competencies tailored to the specific needs of assigned clients. Methods including but not limited to role play, verbal communication, coaching and feedback.

Physical Requirements

Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children

Working Environment

Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.

Skills and Abilities

Must be ambitious and self-motivated.

Must like and be comfortable with change.

Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.

Must be well organized.

Must possess efficient time management skills.

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Understanding of medical terminology.

Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.

Must be able to work well as part of a team.

Maintain professional boundaries.

Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.

Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 8203 WVUH CH Pediatrics Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

Address: 201 Bakers Ridge Rd, Morgantown, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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