Registered Behavior Technician

Sevita; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina is seeking an Entry Level Registered Behavior Technician. You'll work closely with individuals on the Autism Spectrum, building therapeutic relationships and implementing treatment plans. Key responsibilities include behavior data collection and collaboration with families. The position offers full-time employment with a comprehensive benefit package, including job security and advancement opportunities. Join our mission-driven team and make a significant impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in related field preferred.
• Must obtain RBT certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals.
• Follow treatment plans and collaborate with families.
• Accurately collect behavior data and ensure documentation is timely.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Behavior data collection

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Bright Light, a part of the Sevita family, provides center‑based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission‑driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Registered Behavior Technician

Do you have experience in behavior therapy and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves?

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions, utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
• Collaborate with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively, without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Educate parents/guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
• Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem‑solving skills.
• Review the progress of people served objectively using behavior analytic methods, identify solutions to barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst when needed.
• Accurately collect behavior data including A‑B‑C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter‑response time, event, and interval‑based recording as needed.
• Ensure all documentation, both staff and person served related, is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete incident reports as required by agency policy and procedure.
• Review daily updates for person served such as new programs, access level changes, scheduled sessions, etc.; implement programs and train staff on implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation and retraining as needed by routinely communicating with staff.
• Schedule and prepare for leisure activities to keep persons served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
• Attend clinical meetings as assigned such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, progress conferences, etc.
• Responsible for providing up‑to‑date residential status of participants and identifying problem areas affecting the participant; follow through with solutions based upon clinical team recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Experience in related field preferred.
• Must obtain RBT certification within 90 days.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full‑time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time