Behavior Technician- RBT

ABC Behavior Therapy LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Behavior Therapy LLC in Tennessee seeks a Behavior Technician to implement ABA-based interventions for children and individuals with developmental disabilities. You will deliver direct services under BCBA supervision, support skill acquisition and behavior reduction, and contribute to data collection and progress reporting.

Candidates should have completed a 40-hour ABA training, passed a BCBA competency assessment, and passed the RBT exam; bilingual applicants are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with children, adolescents, or adults with special needs.
• 40-hour intensive ABA training and BCBA competency assessment.
• Passing score on the RBT exam.
• Weekly supervision by a BCBA.
• Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to collect data and maintain client records.
• Professional communication with diverse staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA-based behavioral interventions.
• Directly implement skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans.
• Collect data and conduct assessments under supervision.
• Maintain accurate client records and prepare reports.
• Communicate with parents, school personnel, and staff.
• Work with a diverse team and uphold ethical practices.
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions as assigned.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Catalyst

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Behavior Technician and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and individuals with developmental disabilities. In this role, you will implement evidence-based behavioral interventions, primarily using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to support clients with autism and other behavioral health needs. Your compassionate approach and dedication will foster growth, independence, and improved quality of life for those you serve. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in behavioral therapy while working in a supportive, patient-centered environment.

At ABC Behavior Therapy LLC, our behavior technicians are professionals who have completed a minimum of a 40-hour intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), have successfully passed a competency assessment administered by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and received a passing score on the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in order to become a Registered Behavior Technician. All behavior technicians are continually supervised by an agency BCBA on a weekly basis and engage in behavior analytic professional development activities. Behavior technicians are responsible for the direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the BCBA. The behavior technician may also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments) under the supervision of a BCBA. The behavior technician is not responsible for the designing of interventions, conducting in-depth assessments, or developing skill acquisition or behavior reduction plans. It is the responsibility of the designated BCBA supervisor of the behavior technician to determine which tasks a behavior technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence. The designated BCBA supervisor is ultimately responsible for the work performed by the behavior Technician.

Department: ABC Behavior Therapy

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA); Lead RBT

Supervision Over: None.

Position Type: RBT

Availability: Monday through Friday 8a-4:15p

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Preferred a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, special education, or related field; Master’s degree preferred. Additional certification as a special education teacher, school social worker, or school psychologist in the state of Tennessee is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs
• Implement appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning and teaching theories and instructional methods
• Knowledge of ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
• Use a computer and behavioral software (Catalyst) to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions