RBT General Responsibilities
RBTs do not give or accept gifts from clients, stakeholders, or supervisors with a monetary value or more than ________.
$10
Whose best interest should RBT’s work to support and do no harm to?
the client(s)
RBT’s are __ and ___ in all communications with the BACB and their supervisor. If an RBT becomes aware that they submitted inaccurate or false information or documents to the BACB, their supervisor, or employer, they immediately contact those parties to ___ ____ ____ and determine the need to self-report the situation to the BACB.
RBT’s are ACCURATE and HONEST in all communications with the BACB and their supervisor. If an RBT becomes aware that they submitted inaccurate or false information or documents to the BACB, their supervisor, or employer, they immediately contact those parties to CORRECT THE ISSUE and determine the need to self-report the situation to the BACB.
Martha is an RBT who has been working with children for 2 years. Over the weekend, Martha is live streaming on Tik Tok for her 100000373859 subscribers. She is very active on social media. She's practically an influencer! While recording, a child runs into the frame. SURPRISE! It's Billy, her client of 4 months. Billy and his mother are SO excited to see Martha, but...Martha doesn't stop her livestream. She begins to ask them about their weekend and does not share any details about Billy's ongoing ABA services. When Martha returns to work on Monday, she doesn't mention this to her supervisor or contacts the BACB.
WHAT IS THE ETHICAL VIOLATION/S?
1.10 (Multiple Relationships)
2.08 (Protect Confidentiality and Privacy)
2.09 RBTs do not share identifying information (e.g., photos, videos, written information) about clients on social media or websites.
3.04 (RBTs awareness of events they need to self-report)
What are "Client's Rights"?
Human rights, legal rights, rights codified within behavior analysis, and organization rules designed to benefit the client.
RBTs avoid multiple relationships with clients, coworkers, and supervisors. Name 1 example of a multiple relationship and how to manage this information.
Various Examples!
Once identified, you should immediately inform your supervisor, work to resolve it and document these actions. If the multiple relationship involves a supervisor, report to their supervisor's manage or BACB.
RBT’s do not use ___ ____ or provide services to unfamiliar client populations unless they received proper training
unfamiliar interventions
RBTs are required to self-report to the BACB any event that might impact their ability to effectively carry out their behavior technician services or comply with BACB requirements, these may include: ____ (NAME AT LEAST 2)
legal charges and subsequent related actions; investigations by employers, governmental agencies, educational institutions, or third-party payers naming the RBT; disciplinary actions by employers (including suspensions and terminations for cause), governmental; physical conditions, mental conditions, or substance abuse that may impair the RBT’s ability to safely provide behavior-technician services
Kayla is an RBT who has been working with young children with autism for about 2 years. At a recent family gathering Kayla was telling her aunt about her job at a big ABA company. Kayla’s aunt is so proud of her and tells her good friend, who has a son with autism, about Kayla’s new role. Kayla’s aunt gives the friend Kayla’s phone number when the friend says she doesn’t think her son really has autism and that she isn’t sure this ABA stuff is really working. The aunt’s friend calls Kayla and begins describing her son to Kayla. She then asks Kayla if she can come meet her son and tell her if she thinks he really has autism. When Kayla tells her that is outside the scope of her role she then asks if Kayla can come work with her son on the weekends, when she is not at her weekday job. She promises to pay her much more than she is making at her ABA company and tells Kayla she’d like for her to use her skills to combine ABA and Rapid Prompting Method (RPM). The parent also tells Kayla she’ll train her in RPM and that she will have much more autonomy than she has at her current ABA company. Kayla has recently started to feel a bit stifled in her growth at her current company and likes the idea of autonomy, flexibility in her schedule, and more money. She is seriously considering taking her aunt’s friend up on her offer.
WHAT WAS THE ETHICAL VIOLATION?
VIOLATION
1.10 (Multiple relationships)
1.03 (Ongoing supervision)
2.02 (following direction of supervisor)
2.04 (Unfamiliar interventions)
What is a "Multiple Relationship"?
A mixing of two or more of an RBT’s roles (e.g., professional and personal) with a client, stakeholder, supervisor, coworker, or someone closely associated with or related to the client
RBTs work to ensure that they are culturally responsive. They actively work to evaluate their own ________.
Biases
RBT’s implement restrictive or punishment-based procedures only when included in a documented what ? and their supervisor has verified their what?
RBT’s implement restrictive or punishment-based procedures only when included in a documented in a BEHAVIOR CHANGE PLAN and their supervisor has verified their COMPETENCE
How often should RBT’s check their BACB account for accuracies in personal information? How quickly should RBT’s report a change in their certification status to their supervisors once they are aware of it?
Answer: monthly – at minimum
Answer: within 24 hours of being made aware
Abraham has been at his current ABA agency for about 3 months when the winter holidays roll around. The day before the agency is closed for the Christmas holiday the mom of his client hands him a card as she is picking up her child the day. He opens the card after the family leaves and there is a $25 Starbucks gift card inside. Abraham knows he read something in the company policy manual about gifts but he doesn’t remember what the company policy states. He also doesn’t recall the BACB’s policy on gifting.
WHAT WAS THE ETHICAL VIOLATION?
VIOLATION
1.10 (Multiple relationships)
1.11 (Gift giving)
What is "Conflict of Interest"?
An incompatibility between an RBT’s private and professional interests resulting in risk or potential risk to services provided to, or the professional relationship with, a client, stakeholder, supervisor, or coworker. Conflicts may influence professional judgment in the delivery of behavioral services or other professional activity.
RBTs only provide services under their RBT certification within a clearly defined _____ under close, ongoing ______.
RBTs only provide services under their RBT certification within a clearly defined role under close, ongoing supervision.
Where should RBT’s direct any questions or concerns they or others have about their behavior technician services/services being provided?
Their supervisor
If an RBT receives a required action (e.g. audit, notice of suspension, appeal determination, disciplinary action) from the BACB what is their first course of action?
Immediately share the document with their supervisor and work collaboratively to respond to any correspondence and comply with all BACB requirements.
RBT Devon works with a young client in the home. During one session, he hears the parents fighting upstairs but doesn’t see anything. The next day, his client shows up for session with a scratch on his arm. Devon is concerned that he got the scratch from a parent. He brings it up to his coworker who has been working with the family for a long time. The coworker says not to worry, it’s happened before and is not a big deal.
WHAT IS THE POTENTIAL ETHICAL VIOLATION?
POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS
2.01 (mandated reporter policy)
2.06 (direct concerns to supervisor)
2.07 (protect clients if at risk for harm and call authorities if needed)
What is "Scope of Competence"
The behavior-technician services and activities an RBT can accurately carry out.
When contractual commitments cannot be met, what should the RBT do?
Work with their supervisor to address the issue in the best interest of their clients
Name at least 2 ways an RBT can protect the confidentiality and privacy of their clients and relevant stakeholders
Not sharing information via social media/websites; following all privacy and confidentiality requirements established by the BACB, employer, and law; refraining from discussing client information in public settings etc
What are two examples of “intellectual property” of the BACB that RBTs should not misuse?
Certification Titles and Exam Content
When Brian first became an RBT, he was working at Sunny Rainbow ABA Center and had a Sunny Rainbow email address. He used this email to register with the BACB upon sitting for his RBT exam. This is the email that they have on file. Now, Brian works for ABAwesome. He no longer has access to his Sunny Rainbow email account, but it's time to re-new his certification. He doesn't know that though ;) Because he's not getting the BACB emails ;) His credential lapses, but he continues to provide services and present himself as "RBT Brian".
1.02 (Professional and Accountable for Actions)
1.03 (Only Provide Services Under Certification)
3.02 (Honest and Accurate in Communication- Corrects If Wrong)
3.07 (Regularly Checks BACB Account for Accurate Information)
Share a time where you referenced the ethics code. What was the scenario and how did you act upon it?
Discuss!