Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Early Intervention Clinic

Behavioral Health Allies•Overland Park, KS

2d•$19

About The Position

At Behavioral Health Allies Early Intervention (BHA EI), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) provide compassionate, evidence-based early intervention services to young children and families. Under the supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA, RBTs deliver individualized, play-based, developmentally appropriate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities. They implement individualized treatment plans to support communication, social-emotional development, adaptive skills, independence, emotional regulation, and school readiness. RBTs help create structured, safe, engaging therapeutic environments and work closely with families, clinical supervisors, and interdisciplinary teams to promote consistency and positive outcomes across clinic, home, school, and community settings. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring continuous supervision of children, use of crisis prevention and intervention strategies, response to behavioral escalation, and assistance with activities of daily living as needed. Essential functions must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.
Organizational and time management proficiency.
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations.
Ability to implement behavior intervention plans consistently and with fidelity.
Strong observational and data collection skills.
Positive responsiveness to coaching and feedback.
Ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships with children and families.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, electronic data collection systems, and documentation platforms.
Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, and ethical conduct.
Ability to safely perform essential functions, including continuous supervision of children, crisis prevention and intervention, responding to behavioral escalation, and assisting with activities of daily living as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or coursework in psychology, education, behavior analysis, child development, or a related field.
At least 6 months of experience working with children.
Experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental disabilities, or behavioral needs.
Experience in an early intervention, clinic, educational, or pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

Approach children and families with empathy, dignity, patience, and high expectations, using supportive, trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies.
Build therapeutic relationships through positive, play-based interactions and support children during emotional dysregulation.
Promote children's independence, confidence, communication, emotional growth, and developmental progress.
Implement individualized treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, reinforcement systems, prompting procedures, and behavior strategies as designed by the BCBA.
Maintain structured, organized, safe, and developmentally appropriate therapy environments.
Provide continuous supervision and active engagement throughout therapy sessions and transitions; follow safety procedures, crisis prevention strategies, and organizational protocols.
Maintain ethical conduct, confidentiality, professionalism, and respect in interactions.
Complete session documentation, data collection, and daily notes accurately and within required timelines.
Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, and families; participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Accept feedback and apply coaching recommendations to improve clinical performance.
Foster a positive, encouraging, strengths-based therapeutic environment; celebrate progress and contribute positively to team culture.
Use evidence-based ABA teaching procedures and behavior analytic interventions.
Implement skill acquisition programming targeting communication, social skills, adaptive skills, play skills, and emotional regulation.
Collect accurate data to support clinical decision-making and progress monitoring.
Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development, and assist with preparing and organizing therapy materials and clinical resources.
Implement programming consistently across sessions and environments, maintain dependable communication and follow-through, and support treatment fidelity.
Maintain reliable attendance and scheduling and complete assigned responsibilities.
Support children's foundational skills, independence, communication, adaptive functioning, school readiness, and generalization of skills across clinic, home, school, and community settings.
Collaborate with caregivers and clinical teams to support developmental progress and participation in daily routines and social opportunities.
Advocate for children's needs, dignity, inclusion, and developmental progress; support families and team members in understanding and implementing therapeutic strategies.
Use person-centered and family-centered approaches and support organizational initiatives that improve outcomes.
Perform other assigned duties and projects, attend required meetings and training, maintain required certifications, assist with clinic organization, cleaning, and preparation, and participate in crisis response and de-escalation as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account.
Short-term and long-term disability.
PTO and sick time begin accruing on Day 1.
$100 monthly wellness spending account after 90 days.
OnDemand Pay, providing access to earned wages when needed.
Retention bonus opportunity: $1,000 for full-time employees or $500 for part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week; half is paid at 90 days and the remainder at 180 days.
RBT course paid for by the employer for those not yet certified; course completion is required before the first day, with exam preparation support.