Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT)

Midwest Autism and Therapy Center; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Autism and Therapy Center is opening a new center and seeking a Lead Registered Behavior Technician to supervise and mentor RBTs, oversee ABA plan implementation, and ensure high-quality client care. The role emphasizes data-driven therapy and timely documentation within a collaborative, HIPAA-compliant setting.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage billable hours, and maintain strong client/family relationships while ensuring ethical, evidence-based practices across services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field is required.
• Current RBT certification from BACB is required.
• 21+ years old.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and train behavior technicians.
• Oversee implementation of behavior intervention plans by BCBAs.
• Allocate up to 20 hours per week of billable time.
• Lead RBTs to cover absences and PTO.
• Ensure interventions are executed with fidelity and ethics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and families.
• Provide direct behavior therapy tailored to each client.
• Ensure timely data documentation and reporting (within 24 hours).
• Train new technicians on best practices and protocols.
• Address issues related to service delivery promptly.
• Adhere to HIPAA and other laws/regulations.

Skills

Leadership

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

RBT certification BACB

Job description

Description

*NEW CENTER OPENING - LOOKING FOR A LEAD REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN *

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise, mentor, and provide ongoing training to behavior technicians.
• Oversee the implementation of behavior intervention plans developed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
• Allocate up to 20 hours per week of billable time
• Lead RBTs will be responsible for covering RBTs absences, including scheduled PTO, unexpected sick leave, and other forms of temporary unavailability.
• Ensure that behavior interventions are executed with fidelity and according to ethical guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong, supportive relationships with clients and their families.
• Provide direct behavior therapy services to clients and ensures that interventions are tailored to meet the individual needs and goals of each client.
• Ensure data is documented and reported in compliance with organizational policies and regulations. Conversions of notes are to be completed with 24 hours.
• Train new behavior technicians on best practices, intervention strategies, and organizational protocols.
• Address any issues or concerns related to service delivery or client care promptly and effectively.
• Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards, applicable state, local and Federal laws and/or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred

Certification: Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Other Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to present a professional image appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Ability to fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality.
• High moral and ethical values as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Appropriate interpersonal/personal boundaries and the ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team.