Professional Development

Job Summary

This is a full-time position for a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or a person eligible to be trained and certified as an RBT through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). An RBT is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior analysis services and provide direct treatment to clients under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor. Assist in delivering behavior analysis services and provide direct treatment to clients under the direction and close supervision.

Department/Unit Summary:

The Division of Developmental Medicine's mission is to provide excellent patient care, quality medical education and innovative clinical research programs to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

Our division focuses on assessment and treatment of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Our clinics provide developmental screening, medical evaluation and treatment and psychological assessment and intervention. We offer care to children with a wide variety of developmental concerns, including autism, cerebral palsy and spasticity, intellectual disability, developmental delay and ADHD.

We operate in close collaboration with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) . The VKC's Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) conducts research related to many different topics. These include novel methods for rapid identification of ASD, participation in federally funded work to understand the prevalence of ASD within the state of Tennessee, studies of treatment outcomes within educational and early intervention settings, and partnerships with other departments focused developing innovative training approaches and technologies.

As exhibited by our thriving fellowship program, we are committed to providing an aspiring developmental-behavioral pediatrician with an exceptional educational experience, professional support, and academic opportunities to become a successful specialist.

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• Full Time/Non-Exempt Position

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct 1:1 or group care to clients in the clinic or home setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments
• Collect and record data on patient behavior
• Collaborate, communicate and assist with the training of clients, parents and staff
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family
• Assist with clinical assessments and other administrative duties
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Attend ongoing training to acquire further knowledge

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelors Diploma (or equivalent experience) and<1 years relevant experience

Additional Requirements:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) required certification or eligible to be trained and certified as an RBT through the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment.

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