Experienced ABA Therapist - Registered Behavior Tech (RBT)

Cole Health•Fayetteville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cole Health is hiring an experienced Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to work with children with autism in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Services are provided in the home or clinic. The position is described as full-time, starting at 30 or more hours per week, with a schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and the possibility of aftercare shifts until 6:00 p.m. Experienced candidates take an RBT Competency Exam before hiring to determine their starting pay rate. RBT competency is reassessed every six months across six levels, each offering additional responsibilities, growth, and pay. The hourly rate is $18–$20, depending on experience and exam results. The RBT implements individualized behavior support plans and programs for children with autism, with a focus on functional communication, developmental milestones, self-help, self-advocacy, and social skills. The role involves collecting and summarizing treatment-plan data, collaborating with colleagues, and receiving clinical supervision and support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and other staff. Daily attendance is important to support children in early intervention programs. Cole Health describes a collaborative, supportive team culture, ongoing training and mentorship, professional growth and leadership opportunities, and an innovative clinical environment. The organization offers a dependable schedule, work-life balance, staff appreciation events, and opportunities to participate in local and international therapeutic mission work and community service. Benefits include an Employee Assistance Program and mental health support, medical insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week, dental and vision insurance for employees working 20 or more hours per week, up to two weeks of PTO, five paid holidays, a “YOU” Day, and a 401(k) with company match.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with children with autism.
Ability and interest in working with children with autism.
Experienced candidates must complete an RBT Competency Exam before hiring.

Responsibilities

Implement behavior support plans that teach functional language, developmental milestones, self-help, self-advocacy, and social skills, as well as individualized programs.
Collect and summarize data as specified in each patient's individualized treatment plan.
Work collaboratively with the team and respond to feedback.
Receive and use direct support and clinical supervision from a BCBA and other staff.
Maintain daily attendance to support children in early intervention programs.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay of $18–$20, based on experience and RBT Competency Exam results.
Opportunity to participate in international mission trips and local therapeutic mission work.
Safety (QBS) training.
Ongoing support, training, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
BCBA team support.
Monthly staff appreciation events.
Use of an iPad or tablet for real-time documentation.
Dependable schedule and work-life balance.
On-site speech, occupational, and physical therapists for collaboration.
Employee Assistance Program and mental health support.
Medical insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental and vision insurance for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Up to two weeks of PTO, five paid holidays, and a “YOU” Day.
401(k) with company match.
Quarterly community service projects and team events.