Registered Behavior Technician - Part Time Afternoon

Empower Behavioral Health • El Paso, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Empower Behavioral Health (EBH) seeks a part-time Registered Behavior Technician to provide compassionate, individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role provides one-to-one therapy in a clinic-based day program, implements treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and supports learners in reaching their potential. The schedule is 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., with no nights or weekends. Team members may be asked to provide therapy at additional clinic locations based on company needs and demand.

Starting pay is $16.25–$24.00 per hour. Non-certified behavior technicians start at the entry rate, with potential increases every six months; experienced and certified RBTs may earn up to $24 per hour based on experience and tenure. EBH offers performance reviews every six months, career advancement tracks, paid supervision toward BCBA certification, paid in-clinic training, and a supportive team-based culture.

The role requires substantial physical activity, including moving or transporting up to 50 pounds, walking or running during sessions, responding promptly to behaviors, and using physical management when needed. EBH is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have completed high school or equivalent.
• Must be willing to be trained in ABA principles.
• Must be able to move or transport up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8 hour sessions.
• Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors, including blocking aggression and moving furniture.
• Must be able to sit on the floor when needed and transition quickly from floor to standing.
• Must be able to bend or twist to use physical management.
• Must be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods when needed.
• Must be able to hear and discern environmental sounds and respond promptly to patients’ needs and actions.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and interact with an iPad Mini, including viewing text, images, and video, often in 10-minute spurts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children ages 18 months–12 years is preferred.
• RBT certification and experience may qualify candidates for pay up to $24 per hour, based on experience and tenure.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapy in a clinic-based day program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Implement individualized treatment plans created by a BCBA.
• Track and record daily treatment using Central Reach.
• Assist with staffing and provide therapy at additional clinic locations based on company needs and demand.
• Assist the BCBA in implementing behavior-reduction and skill-acquisition treatment plans.
• Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly.
• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for each patient.

Benefits

• Paid time off annually.
• 401(k) with employer options.
• Employee referral bonuses up to $2,500.
• Paid in-clinic training with hands-on support.
• Paid supervision toward BCBA certification.
• Performance reviews every six months with potential compensation increases.
• Career advancement tracks for team members at every level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED