Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Applied ABC; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Paid holidays

Professional development

Leadership opportunities

Career advancement

On-site

Job summary

Applied ABC in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) to supervise and mentor RBTs while continuing to deliver high-quality ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.

This full-time, on-site role offers $55K–$62K annually, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for leadership development within a growing ABA organization.

Qualifications

• Active RBT certification in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of ABA or RBT experience.
• Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, or supporting other RBTs.
• Strong understanding of ABA principles, behavior intervention plans, skill-acquisition programs, and data collection.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to peers.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend coverage when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model and clinical resource for RBT team members.
• Mentor and support RBTs through hands-on coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback.
• Assist with onboarding, shadowing, and development of new RBTs.
• Help reinforce professional, ethical, and client-centered ABA practices across the team.
• Support a collaborative and accountable center culture.
• Provide high-quality 1:1 ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.
• Model proper implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction programs.
• Partner with BCBAs to support treatment integrity and consistency across sessions.
• Identify clinical barriers, trends, and opportunities for additional staff support or training.
• Assist with client and staff coverage based on center needs.

Skills

RBT experience

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Feedback

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) | Woburn, MA

Annually | Full Benefits | On-Site

Lead with Purpose. Grow Your Career. Make an Impact. Applied ABC is seeking an experienced Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) who is ready to take the next step into a leadership-focused role at our Woburn, MA center.

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) | Woburn, MA Full-Time $55K up to $62K Annually | Full Benefits | On-Site

As a Lead RBT, you will continue providing high-quality 1:1 ABA therapy while serving as a trusted resource for fellow RBTs and partnering closely with BCBAs to support clinical consistency, team development, and excellent client care.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced RBT who enjoys mentoring others, taking initiative, and helping create a positive and effective clinical environment.

Position Details

• Compensation: $55K up to $62K anually, based on experience and qualifications
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with flexibility for evening and occasional weekend coverage based on center needs
• Location: Woburn, MA
• Work Type: On-site
• Certification: Active RBT certification required

What You'll Do

• Serve as a positive role model and clinical resource for RBT team members.
• Mentor and support RBTs through hands-on coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback.
• Assist with onboarding, shadowing, and development of new RBTs.
• Help reinforce professional, ethical, and client-centered ABA practices across the team.
• Support a collaborative and accountable center culture.

Support Clinical Excellence

• Provide high-quality 1:1 ABA therapy in accordance with individualized treatment plans developed by the supervising BCBA.
• Model proper implementation of skill acquisition and behavior-reduction programs.
• Partner with BCBAs to support treatment of integrity and consistency across sessions.
• Identify clinical barriers, trends, and opportunities for additional staff support or training.
• Assist with client and staff coverage based on center needs.

Maintain Quality & Documentation

• Accurately collect and document behavioral and skill-acquisition data.
• Maintain timely and professional session documentation.
• Communicate client progress, concerns, and treatment barriers to the supervising BCBA.
• Support continued improvement in service quality and client outcomes.

Collaborate with the Team

• Maintain professional communication with BCBAs, RBTs, families, and other members of the care team.
• Help promote consistency across client programming and daily center operations.
• Support the team during schedule changes, staffing needs, and other operational priorities.

What We're Looking For

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years of ABA or RBT experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring, training, onboarding, or supporting other RBTs strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ABA principles, behavior intervention plans, skill-acquisition programs, and data collection.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to peers.
• Dependable, professional, and comfortable taking initiative.
• Passion for supporting both client progress and team development.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend coverage when needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary of $55K up to $62K
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Opportunities for continued advancement within a growing ABA organization.

Why Join Applied ABC

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Provide individualized ABA therapy that helps children build skills, confidence, and independence.
• Step Into Leadership: Support and mentor other RBTs while developing valuable leadership experience.
• Grow Your Career: Build your clinical and leadership skills within a rapidly growing organization that values internal advancement.
• Be Part of a Strong Team: Work closely with experienced BCBAs and RBTs in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality care.

Applied ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.