D111 - DD Crisis - Registered Behavioral Technician

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

at Specialized Transitional Home

Company Overview:

 At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The Specialized Transitional Home is a program designed to assist three to four individuals whose needs cannot be met by less intensive support options. This program offers support in learning life and leisure skills, personal care, and community integration, as outlined in each person's individualized plan

Location/Schedule – 1881 Twin Pines Drive, Macon, Georgia Rotating shifts Sun-Sat 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Responsibilities:

• Implement behavior support plans developed by the Behavior Analyst to address crisis situations and challenging behaviors exhibited by individuals in the facility.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations using trained techniques such as de-escalation strategies, calming methods, and behavior redirection to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
• Collect and document behavioral data during crisis events to track progress and support ongoing intervention planning.
• Collaborate closely with the Behavior Analyst, treatment team members, and facility staff to coordinate crisis management approaches and ensure consistency in behavior support strategies.
• Assist in conducting functional behavior assessments and analyzing behavioral data to identify triggers and patterns that contribute to crisis situations.
• Implementing proactive behavior support strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors.
• Assist in training home staff on crisis intervention techniques, behavior management strategies, and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including interventions, progress notes, and incident reports, as required for the RBT role in the home.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):  

• Requires High School Diploma.
• Requires certification as a registered behavioral technician
• At least 1 year working in behavioral health/ intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or related field
• Must have good computer skills.
• Communications skills and the ability to foster good relationships among others is a plus.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.