Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time

ICBD Holdings•Kodak, TN

17h

About The Position

ABA Centers of Tennessee is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Behavior Technician (BT) in Kodak, Tennessee, to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy and support meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. The role may involve delivering services in clients’ homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues based on client needs. Therapists teach communication, social, and daily living skills while implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. The position includes accurate session-data collection and documentation, collaboration with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participation in team meetings and ongoing training, and administrative or clinical support as needed. ABA Centers provides paid training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. 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 hold active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by precepting. Training availability is required Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting pay is $20.85 per hour for RBTs and $19 per hour for BTs. Final compensation depends on experience, training, and education. Full-time benefits include paid time off and holidays, insurance options, retirement-plan matching, paid parental leave, and other programs and discounts.

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 a driving-record review.
BTs must complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on 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 hands-on 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 depending on 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

Career advancement through the Level Up Program, with a $1 per hour pay increase at each of Levels 2 and 3 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.
Paid RBT training.
Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
21 paid days off: 15 PTO days, increasing 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.
Mileage reimbursement.
Performance bonus potential.
Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs.