Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Children's Specialized ABA•Owings Mills, MD

13d•$52,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Specialized ABA, part of the Children's Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, provides personalized, whole-child ABA care to children with autism spectrum disorder. The Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) supports the structure, consistency, and quality of care across assigned classrooms while mentoring newer BTs/RBTs and partnering with BCBAs to help children progress toward their goals. The role combines direct clinical care with classroom operations, team leadership, family communication, and professional accountability. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Owings Mills, Maryland center. Core hours are 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The expected annual salary range is $52,000–$55,000, with final compensation based on factors including skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Active, unexpired RBT certification, which must be maintained throughout employment.
At least 6 months of experience as an RBT in a center-based service setting.
Detail-oriented approach to reports and session notes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort learning new systems such as Central Reach.
Internal candidates must meet 80% on competencies and be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

BCBA student status is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on ABA therapy in one-on-one and group sessions.
Implement BCBA-designed goals, including reinforcement, teaching, behavior-reduction procedures, and discrete trial teaching.
Adapt strategies within BCBA-approved frameworks and partner with BCBAs to maintain treatment integrity.
Conduct and help interpret stimulus preference assessments, and collaborate with BCBAs on client goals, skill assessments, and checklists.
Collect accurate data and maintain session notes and program books; convert sessions in Central Reach within 24 hours.
Create teaching and therapeutic materials.
Manage classroom organization, weekly schedules, and craft and activity programming.
Forecast and manage classroom supplies and inventory.
Create and distribute monthly newsletters for families and staff.
Promote employee engagement through recognition and team activities.
Orient and support new BTs/RBTs, including helping them with Central Reach and daily workflows.
Train, coach, and provide constructive, real-time feedback to teammates.
Provide clinic-level coverage as needed, working with children across levels of the autism spectrum.
Meet competency benchmarks and model expected standards.
Communicate daily progress to parents and caregivers with warmth and clarity.
Protect client well-being, dignity, and confidentiality.
Arrive prepared and on time, and continue professional growth through continuing education.
Comply with BACB and company policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Benefits

Up to 19 paid days off in the first year, including PTO, sick time, and holidays; accrual increases with tenure.
Medical insurance.
Voluntary dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Critical illness coverage.
Free $50,000 life insurance policy.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Company discount program for amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets, and more.