Registered Behavior Technician (BT) - Pediatric Therapy

Part Time Behavioral Technician opening in Wasilla, AK!

Part Time and PRN (Per Diem) available!

Hourly Rate Starting at $20.00/hr up to $22.00/hr 

Select Kids Pediatric Therapy is looking for a Registered Behavior Technician to join our outpatient pediatric team in Wasilla, AK. As a behavior technician, you will work one-on-one teaching children with autism spectrum disorder. You will help develop skills that will have a positive impact on the day-to-day lives of our patients and their families. Select Kids provides a highly supportive and collaborative environment with physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Initial and ongoing training in ABA as well as training specific to your patients' treatments plans is provided. We will work with your availability to create a schedule that works for you. At this time, the position is part-time with primarily afterschool hours.

Work schedule: We can create a schedule that works for you!  

M-F 7:30am to 12:30pm OR 12:30-5:30pm  - Part Time OR PRN available!

(Clinic open Mon-Fri: No Weekends)

Responsible for delivering care for children served by SELECT Kids Pediatric Therapy based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis. The ABA Line Therapist will work under the supervision of the BCBA and provide direct services to individuals with Autism. Training is provided.

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• 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.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.