Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of Tennessee is hiring a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Behavior Technician (BT) in Kodak, Tennessee. The role delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to individuals with autism in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues based on client needs. Technicians teach communication, social, and daily living skills while implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. They collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in team meetings and ongoing training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. The position offers paid training, mentorship, and career advancement. BTs complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. RBTs must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by precepting. Training availability for both BTs and RBTs is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Compensation starts at $20.85 per hour for RBTs and $19 per hour for BTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 6 months of relevant experience, including internships or related roles.
- Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.
- BTs must complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- RBTs must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by precepting.
- Availability for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
- Experience working with children or adolescents.
- Prior exposure to ABA services.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues according to client needs.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
- Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
- Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Paid RBT training.
- Structured career advancement to RBT Level 2 and Level 3, with a $1-per-hour increase per level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- 21 paid days off: 15 PTO days that increase with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life, AD&D, and GAP Plan insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
- 100% employer-paid maternity and paternity leave for up to 5 weeks.
- Employee Assistance Program with unlimited 24/7 counseling.
- BeyondMed discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services.
- PerkSpot discounts on top brands.
- Pet insurance.
- On the GoGa wellbeing hub.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
- Referral bonuses: $500 for RBT referrals and $5,000 for BCBA referrals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
