The RBT is a credentialed paraprofessional who assists in the implementation of behavior intervention to patients on the Specialized Needs Unit (SNU). + Demonstrates a basic understanding of key ABA concepts and techniques; + Monitor patient progress; communicating information regarding patients behavior to other members of treatment team; + May assist in family and caregiver training; + Assesses and reports on behavior program needs regarding materials, staff education, and program curriculum; + Participates in treatment planning: (a) helps identify patient problems, needs, and strengths; b) suggests modifications to treatment plan based on observations of patient's behavior; c) provides input into discharge planning; + Assists Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) in implementing patient treatment plans using the behavior skills training approach: 1) Describe the interventions 2) Demonstrate the interventions 3) Have the MHT demonstrate the intervention 4) Provide feedback in a positive manner; + Encourages and facilitates patients' participation in therapeutic activities; + Supervises patients to ensure their safety and their involvement in treatment; + Provides input during shift report; + Accompanies and transports patients as assigned; + Orients new patients to unit, program, and setting; + Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living, when congruent with the patients' treatment plan and needs, age, and developmental level; + Maintains a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients; + Participates in maintaining the therapeutic setting on the unit, enforces the CPI system or other methods of behavior management; + Maintains patient, program, department, and related documentation; + Carries out clerical and administrative assignment to support patient care and department and organization operations. Requirements + High school diploma or GED required, advance degree preferred + RBT certification from the BACB (Behavior Analyst Certification Board) required + Minimum one (1) year experience working with persons with developmental/intellectual disabilities + Experience working in a school setting Benefits A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one (1) month of employment! Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include: + Medical insurance (three plans to choose from) + Dental insurance (two plans to choose from) + Vision insurance + 401K Retirement Plan + Healthcare spending account + Dependent care spending account + PTO Plan with holiday premium pay + Discounted cafeteria meal plan + Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children) + Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities) + Pet Insurance + Identity Theft Insurance