About the role
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct behavioral support to patients in an acute hospital setting, with a primary focus on crisis response, patient safety, and the prevention of harm.
Discover Vanderbilt Health : With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated.
We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: MCJCHV 12C Job
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct behavioral support to patients in an acute hospital setting, with a primary focus on crisis response, patient safety, and the prevention of harm. Under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the RBT implements individualized, evidence-based behavior support plans designed to reduce the use of restrictive interventions and to increase patients’ ability to safely access medically necessary care.
This position requires successful completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Level 5 training within the orientation period, with ongoing maintenance of certification and demonstrated competencies as a condition of continued employment. The RBT collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patients with complex medical and behavioral needs. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct, in-the-moment behavioral crisis intervention and prevention services for children and youth in an acute medical hospital setting under the supervision of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), prioritizing patient and staff safety.
Implement individualized, evidence-based behavior support plans for patients with severe problem behavior and complex medical or mental health needs, with the goal of reducing restraint use and increasing access to medically necessary care. Assist BCBAs in identifying patients at elevated risk for behavioral escalation and consistently implement proactive, antecedent-based strategies to prevent crises across medical care contexts.
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary medical teams, including nursing, physicians, and mental health providers, to support safe and effective behavioral care during medical procedures, admissions, and treatment routines. Teach and reinforce functional communication, coping, and regulation skills that reduce behavioral barriers to care and promote patient cooperation with medical treatment. Engage patients and families through developmentally appropriate behavioral support and education, fostering a trauma-informed, patient-centered, and therapeutic care environment.
Maintain required crisis response competencies, including successful completion of Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Level 5 training within initial orientation and ongoing maintenance of certification and competencies in accordance with hospital policy. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Behavioral Crisis Intervention (Novice): Possesses foundational proficiency in implementing approved crisis prevention program, de-escalation, and safety procedures in a hospital setting under BCBA supervision.
Medical Tolerance & Skill Acquisition Support (Novice): Possesses foundational proficiency in supporting patient participation in medically necessary care through behavioral skill-building, reinforcement, and environmental modification. Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses foundational proficiency in documenting behavioral observations, intervention implementation, and patient responses in accordance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements, generally working under direction.
Human Growth & Development (Novice): Possesses foundational proficiency in applying knowledge of developmental stages to support age-appropriate behavioral interventions. Interdisciplinary Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members during routine care and high-acuity situations. Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health.
We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.
Core Accountabilities: * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.
Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory
Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position
Registered Behavior Technician - Behavior Analyst Certification Board Work
Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: Less than 1 year
Bachelor's (Required) This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.
EOE/Vets/Disabled.