Field Assistant / RBT: Full Time

Collaborative Leadership in Mental Health

Therapeutic Alliance LLC is a leading provider of culturally sensitive mental health and behavioral services in Virginia. With 15 years of experience, we are committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based care to children, adults, and families. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and is dedicated to empowering clients to make positive changes in their lives.

Join our Mission

As a Field Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the implementation of ABA interventions and ensuring high-quality services for our clients. You'll work closely with behavior technicians, RBTs, and BCBAs to provide direct ABA services, conduct assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans. You'll also provide mentorship and training to BT and RBT staff, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits: Paid onboarding/training, technology reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, paid travel time, paid professional development, referral program, and more.
• Clinical supervision: Receive expert guidance and support from experienced BCBAs to enhance your clinical skills and advance your career.
• Flexible work options: Enjoy partial telehealth/work-from-home options, allowing for a better work-life balance.
• Growth opportunities: Receive reimbursement for RBT certification and ongoing supervision and support to achieve your professional goals.

Responsibilities

• Therapeutic Care: Conduct screenings, assessments, and progress monitoring. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with families and team members to provide comprehensive care.
• Professional Development: Train, supervise, and mentor BT and RBT staff. Provide ongoing support and case reviews to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Compliance: Maintain accurate client records, adhere to privacy laws, and comply with insurance and Medicaid regulations

  Job specification

  Therapeutic Care and Management (estimated 30 weekly hours)

• Assist with screenings, assessments, progress and referral information using established evaluation procedures, assessments, classroom observations, and interviews. 
• Assist with intakes and assessments and make appropriate recommendations for treatment based on results.
• Directly support a caseload of RBT and BT staff billing 300 hours weekly 
• Assist in preparing individualized treatment and behavior support plans for specific clients.
• Effectively communicate client and caregiver/family preferences to all team members
• Assist in developing training for family members and staff,  incorporating new skills and techniques into daily routines and activities in the classroom and home settings. 
• Collaborate and coordinate with parents/caregivers, BTs/RBTs, and BCBAs to provide the best care to children and their families. Support and services are specific to meeting the individual and family’s needs. Support and services is to be specific to meeting the BTs/RBTs individual professional needs. 
• Assist in conducting ongoing data review and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of program services.
• Provides support and direction to the behavior therapist(s) implementing the treatment plan to ensure interventions are implemented with fidelity.
• Maintain a caseload where a minimum of 12 billable direct hours are being provided.
• Other duties as assigned. 
• Professional Development and Training (estimated 5 weekly hours)
• Assists with orienting, training, supervising and assessing BT and RBT staff. Assist the team of new and current BT and RBT supervisees and ensure that they have the professional development, training and resources necessary to deliver high-quality services. 
• Provides training and supervision for staff pursuing Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and assists RBTs in the maintenance of their certification as needed.
• Coordinate an ongoing and consistent schedule of support services for the BT and RBT staff, providing service coverage as needed. 
• Support BT and RBT staff by providing case reviews and monitoring staff productivity. 
• Liaises with employees around topics that are pertinent such as communications, branding, billing, and training. 
• Policy and Internal Regulatory Compliance (estimated 2 weekly hours)
• Record and maintain all client progress reports and documentation, in a timely, accurate manner and comply with the agency as well as government rules and regulations.
• Comply with privacy laws and requirements under HIPAA and Medicaid/Medicare regulations and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Comply with all security and confidentiality regulations as related to the supervision of staff and clients, both in-person and remotely.
• Comply with insurance and Medicaid regulations and authorizations for billing and demonstrate appropriate use and knowledge of codes.
• Follow all safety procedures as required by organization policy and procedure and understand the consequences of non-compliance.
• Uphold all legislative and educational requirements as outlined in the offer letter.
• Other duties as needed. 

• Meetings and Communication (estimated 3 weekly hours)

• Attend Site Staff Meeting 
• Attend the following meetings: 
  1. Bi-weekly Client Meeting 
  2. Clinical Supervision Meeting
  3. Training or Update Meetings.
• Demonstrate the ability to work well as part of a team and as a self starter. Is to have the best interests of the client and BT/RBT staff when communicating with the team.
• Be able to attend remote meetings as needed and to comply with HIPAA Regulations

• Must be a Registered Behavior Technician with an active RBT license and NPI number.
• At least one year of ABA or related field experience.

• Additional Qualities:

• Solid knowledge of ABA principles, assessment tools, and evidence-based interventions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with staff, families, and other professionals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and ethical guidelines related to ABA services.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with advancements in the field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.

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