Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

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 demonstra...