Registered Behavior Technician

Acorn Health•Glen Burnie, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing high-quality care for clients, aiming to establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality within the ABA field. The company operates with courage and accountability, focusing on the individuality of each child, collaborating with client families, and generating permanence in client outcomes. Acorn Health strives to hire and invest in its employees, who are considered the heart of the organization, and adheres to Five Core Values. The company is seeking Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who are passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum, thrive in environments that encourage professional growth, are willing to be fun and goofy while implementing evidence-based treatment, and feel accomplished by making a difference in a child’s life. As an RBT, you will work directly with clients, delivering high-quality, intensive ABA interventions under the supervision of Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. Acorn Health emphasizes high-quality, ethical, individualized treatment, believes in authenticity, fosters teamwork, and encourages professional growth by offering career development opportunities to all staff.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Should enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passion for helping others
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred
At least 1-2 years experience working with children highly preferred
At least 1 year experience with ABA preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
Schedule may include driving between clients

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates starting at $21.00 / hour
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Retirement Plan
Other supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance
Paid initial & continued RBT Training
Continued professional development opportunities
Supportive supervisors & mentors
BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABA
Tuition discounts from our University partners
Opportunities for career advancement
Grow with us! The Apprentice Program is Acorn Health’s Supervised Fieldwork Program aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB©) Task List 5 for any employees pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certification
All benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff