Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

United and Empowered•Hampton, VA

84d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing 1:1 direct behavioral services to children in a clinic setting. The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will implement individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans, teach and reinforce appropriate replacement behaviors and functional skills, and assist children in developing various life skills. The position requires collecting accurate data, documenting session activities, and following behavior protocols consistently. The RBT will also assist with assessments, provide positive reinforcement, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and help children generalize learned skills. Adherence to crisis and safety procedures, maintaining professional boundaries, and communicating with the treatment team are essential. The role also includes participating in supervision, staff meetings, training, and maintaining RBT certification. Maintaining a clean therapy environment, proper use of materials, assisting with transitions, identifying and reporting safety concerns, and following all agency policies are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

High School diploma or state-recognized equivalent.
Completion of a 40-hour RBT Training Course covering the RBT Task List.
Passing the initial RBT Competency Assessment administered by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Passing the official RBT examination through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Clear criminal history via state and federal background checks.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community- or in-home based therapy visits across Hampton Roads or other regions.
Active CPR/BLS certification (often required upon hire).
Physical ability to meet job demands, such as kneeling, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 30–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or social work is often preferred by local clinics but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 direct behavioral services to children in the clinic setting as assigned.
Implement individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans developed by the supervising BCBA.
Teach and reinforce appropriate replacement behaviors and functional skills.
Assist children with developing communication, socialization, self-help, daily living, and adaptive skills.
Implement evidence-based behavioral strategies, including prompting, modeling, reinforcement, shaping, and task analysis.
Collect accurate and timely behavioral and skill-acquisition data during each session.
Document session activities, progress, behaviors, interventions, and other required information in accordance with company and clinical standards.
Follow behavior protocols consistently and report changes in the child's behavior or progress to the supervising BCBA.
Assist with conducting skill assessments and preference assessments as directed by the supervising clinician.
Provide positive reinforcement and maintain a safe, supportive, and structured therapeutic environment.
Assist children in generalizing learned skills across people, settings, activities, and environments.
Implement crisis and safety procedures according to the child's approved behavior plan and company policies.
Maintain professional boundaries and protect the child's privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and company policies.
Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, teachers, therapists, and other members of the child's treatment team as permitted and directed.
Participate in supervision, staff meetings, training, and continuing competency requirements.
Maintain required RBT certification and comply with applicable BACB requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and therapy-ready environment.
Properly use and maintain therapeutic materials, equipment, and supplies.
Assist with transitions between activities and help children remain engaged in treatment sessions.
Identify and report safety concerns, incidents, injuries, or significant behavioral changes immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
Follow all agency policies, procedures, ethical standards, and clinical directives.
Perform other duties related to the provision of behavioral services as assigned by the supervising clinician or management.