Registered Behavior Technician

Acorn Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement Plan

Tuition discounts

Apprentice/Fieldwork program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Acorn Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking Registered Behavior Technicians to deliver high-quality, intensive ABA therapy under supervision of BCBA. Centers adapt to each client’s needs and require compassionate, professional care.

You will work 1:1 with children on the autism spectrum, collect progress data, and collaborate with families to support meaningful outcomes. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• RBT certification preferred.
• 1–2 years experience with children preferred.
• At least 1 year experience with ABA preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 ABA treatment to clients to increase skills and reduce challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA and team to ensure quality service.
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by BCBA.
• Collect data and document client progress for treatment decisions.
• Communicate with parents and supervisors to refine treatment plans.
• Provide services at center, home, school, or other clinically indicated locations.
• May drive between client locations.

Skills

RBT certification

Experience with children

ABA familiarity

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field

Tools

BACB Fieldwork supervision

Job description

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Are you passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages professional growth? Are you willing to be goofy and have fun while implementing evidence-based treatment? Do you feel accomplished when given the chance to make a difference in a child’s life?

Acorn Health is looking for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.

At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.

As an RBT you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
• Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
• Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
• Schedule may include driving between clients

Benefits

• Starting at $21 / hour
• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Other supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance
• Paid initial & continued RBT Training
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Supportive supervisors & mentors
• BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABA
• Tuition discounts from our University partners
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Grow with us! The Apprentice Program is Acorn Health’s Supervised Fieldwork Program aligned with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB©) Task List 5 for any employees pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certification

All benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff

Qualifications

• Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) highly preferred
• At least 1-2 years experience working with children highly preferred
• At least 1 year experience with ABA preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Should enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping others
• Must be able to pass a background check

All states

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sec (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, hair or hairstyle, familial status, marital status, or any other protected status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.