Registered Behavior Technician

Find your calling at Mercy!
Registered Behavior Technician

Full Time - 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Mercy Kids Therapy Services
4525 Mid-Rivers Mall Dr
Saint Peters, MO 63376

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

• We have a BCBA on site
• Potential for practicum supervision
• Potential tuition assistance
• Center based
• Pediatric population
• Benefit eligible on day one
• Education opportunities with other disciplines including physicians, occupational therapists, speech language therapists, and physical therapists
• Weekly RBT meetings with BCBA
• Monthly department meetings with department leadership

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, speech and hearing services, child and human development, or related field.
  • Preferred: Pursuing a master's degree in ABA.
• Certification:
  • Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or obtain certification within 90 days of start date.
  • If obtaining an RBT certification within 90 days of start date, must complete and obtain completion certificate for Autism Partnership's 40-hour RBT Training Course prior to start date.
• Experience:
  • Foundational knowledge of child development and applied behavior analysis (ABA), and at least 1 year of experience with individuals with disabilities and/or children.
  • Skilled in utilizing de-escalation strategies with patients, has experience with Verbal Behavior and Natural Environment Teaching, is proficient with online data collection systems.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of positions and postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, reaching overhead) for extended periods of time.
  • Must be willing and able to implement crisis intervention strategies for patients after training.
  • Must be able to utilize quick body movements while working with patients.
  • Ability to lift or move approximately 50 lbs.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.