Lead Registered Behavior Technician - RBT Lead

ICBD; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & HSA

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Maternity/paternity leave

Wellness discounts and EAP

Mileage reimbursement

Performance bonus potential

Referral bonuses for BCBAs/RBTs

Job summary

ABA Centers of America seeks a Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) in Wellesley Hills, MA. This full‑time leadership role offers growth through our ABA Academy of Excellence and supports ongoing career development. Competitive compensation reflects experience and education.

The position emphasizes clinic leadership, staff mentorship, and ensuring high-quality ABA services with strict safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills for sensitive situations.
• Proficiency with technology and data systems.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily clinic schedule with RBT Supervisor and Director of Operations.
• Ensure RBTs have time for billing and administrative duties.
• Assist with data collection and analysis.
• Aid RBTs with learners and cover for callouts to minimize missed services.
• Maintain client and staff safety as a support person for the clinic.
• Mentor RBTs and supervise training.
• Implement discrete trial teaching using specified procedures.
• Teach and generalize skills in natural environments.
• Apply pivotal response treatment strategies to improve language and behavior.
• Use formal procedures to increase verbal behavior.

Skills

Communication

Technology proficiency

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

RBT certification (BACB)

2-year degree or higher

Experience training others

3+ years in ABA/education

Job description

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT)–ABA Centers of America

Full-Time

Wellesley Hills, MA

Compensation: 55,000 - 65,000 per year

*Active RBT certification through the BACB board

*Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education

About ABA Centers of America

ABA Centers of America provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to people with autism. We help clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our company began with one person trying to get help for two young family members with autism. Now our goal is to make long waitlists for ABA therapy and autism diagnosis a thing of the past. Our clinics are in multiple locations, and we are growing, but with careful attention to planning and resources. Client care is at the center of everything we do.

Leadership Opportunity in ABA!

If you’re an experienced RBT or ABA professional looking for a leadership position where you can help others reach their full potential, you might be a good fit for our Lead RBT position! This is a great entry-level leadership opportunity in healthcare with a stable, growing company that supports and values its team members. We offer paid training through our own ABA Academy of Excellence and ongoing career support and advancement opportunities.

Interested in Furthering Your Career in ABA? We Can Help!

• Advance your RBT career to positions like RBT Manager, BCBA, and other corporate or clinic positions
• Apply for our full scholarship at Temple University for Master’s in ABA
• Join our BCBA Apprentice Program (after 90 days of full-time work)

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the day-to-day schedule of the clinic and maximize clinic productivity with RBT Supervisor and Director of Operations
• Ensure that RBTs have time to complete billing and administrative duties
• Assist with data completion
• Aid RBTs with learners
• Cover for callouts to minimize missed services
• Maintain client and staff safety as extra support person for the clinic
• Serve as mentor to RBTs
• Use specified procedures to implement discrete trial teaching
• Teach and generalize skills in the natural environment using formal procedures
• Use strategies of pivotal response treatment
• Use formal procedures to increase verbal behavior

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or youths in education or ABA therapy (preferred)
• Active RBT certification through the BACB board
• 2-year degree or more (preferred)
• 1 year of experience training others (preferred)
• Availability during after-hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
• Reliable transportation (your own vehicle), a driver’s license, and car insurance

Skills You Will Use

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Proficiency with technology
• Attention to detail and high-level organization skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leavefor up to 5 weeks
• EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7),BeyondMed(discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services),PerkSpot(discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On theGoGawellbeing hub
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonus potential
• Referral bonusesfor BCBAs and RBTs

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.