Registered Behavior Technician
About The Position
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a member of the clinical team who provides evidence-based behavioral intervention services to autistic children under the close supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). RBTs implement individualized treatment plans to increase communication, social, daily living, and adaptive skills while reducing behaviors that interfere with learning. Sessions may take place in a clinic, home, school, or community setting. RBTs work closely with a supervising BCBA and participate in regular team meetings and training. Schedules may include afternoons, evenings, or weekends depending on client needs. RBTs support children in building meaningful skills through compassionate, consistent, and data-driven intervention, while also empowering families.
Requirements
- Active RBT certification or willingness to receive training and pass the RBT exam.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, accept feedback, and implement treatment plans consistently.
- Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to engage in play-based activities, sit on the floor, lift up to 25 lbs, and move quickly during sessions if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs as written and supervised by a BCBA.
- Deliver 1:1 direct therapy in home, clinic, school, or community settings.
- Use evidence-based teaching procedures such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), task analysis, shaping, and prompting hierarchies.
- Collect accurate, real-time data on skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals using digital or paper-based systems.
- Follow behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, including reinforcement strategies, antecedent interventions, and crisis-prevention procedures.
- Support communication development using AAC devices, PECS, vocal language, or other BCBA-recommended systems.
- Promote generalization of skills across people, settings, and materials.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Participate in ongoing training, competency assessments, and supervision sessions as required by the BACB.
- Communicate professionally with caregivers, supervisors, and team members while maintaining client confidentiality.
- Implement ethical guidelines consistent with the BACB’s RBT Ethics Code.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
