Lead Behavior Technician

Family Behavior Solutions, Inc. • East Providence, RI

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Family Behavior Solutions is seeking a proactive, hands-on Lead Behavioral Technician (Lead BT) to join their team. The Lead BT will be responsible for delivering consistent, client-centered care, supporting and developing staff on the clinic floor, and ensuring fidelity to client behavior intervention plans (BIPs). This role requires flexibility, strong real-time coaching skills, and the ability to respond quickly to challenging situations. The Lead BT will be present on the clinic floor, monitor staff and client behavior, respond to escalating behaviors, model interventions, and support staff in implementing BIPs safely and effectively. They will also provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to build staff confidence and competence, assist with breaks and absences, and help maintain clinic flow by supporting smooth transitions and addressing disruptions. Additionally, the Lead BT will guide new BTs through session structure, target goals, reinforcement systems, and BIP implementation, while prompting, correcting, and reinforcing staff to maintain consistency and adherence to client plans. The role involves implementing plans safely, adjusting strategies as needed, and escalating clinical questions to BCBA/SA.

Requirements

• RBT or ability to get RBT Certification within 6 months in role
• 1-2+ Years Experience as a Behavioral Technician (BT) in applied behavior analysis (ABA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of BIPs and behavioral strategies (BST approach).
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to stay proactive, flexible, and calm in high-stress situations.
• Team-oriented and committed to fostering staff development.

Responsibilities

• Active Floor Leadership: Be present on the clinic floor, monitor staff and client behavior, and address gaps or challenges proactively.
• Real-Time Behavior Support: Respond to escalating behaviors, model interventions, and support staff in implementing BIPs safely and effectively.
• Staff Coaching & Development: Provide in-the-moment coaching, feedback, and guidance to build staff confidence and competence.
• Coverage & Flexibility: Assist with breaks, absences, or sessions as needed, and adapt priorities to meet the needs of the clinic.
• Maintain Clinic Flow: Support smooth transitions, ensure schedules are followed, and help address disruptions efficiently.
• Client-Specific Training: Guide new BTs through session structure, target goals, reinforcement systems, and BIP implementation.
• Ensure Fidelity to Plans: Prompt, correct, and reinforce staff to maintain consistency and adherence to client plans.
• Decision-Making Within Scope: Implement plans safely, adjust strategies as needed, and escalate clinical questions to BCBA/SA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed