Registered Behavior Technician

Applied ABC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Applied ABC, a mission-driven ABA organization in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a full-time Lead RBT who is bilingual in Spanish to join on-site. You will guide RBTs, collaborate with BCBAs, and ensure ethical, client-centered behavior intervention plans are delivered with fidelity.

This leadership role offers growth opportunities within a team-focused culture and a commitment to high-quality care for families and clients.

Qualifications

• RBT certification active and in good standing.
• Experience leading or mentoring RBTs.
• Experience delivering ABA services in clinic, home, or school settings.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 ABA therapy.
• Lead and mentor RBTs and support BCBAs.
• Ensure treatment plans are implemented with fidelity.
• Collect and review behavioral data to monitor progress.
• Communicate progress with families and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Leadership

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Communication skills

Job description

Bilingual Registered Behavioral Technician | Silver Spring, MD

Full-Time | $50k-$55K | Full Benefits | RBT Certification Required

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Expertise. Make an Impact.

Who We Are

Applied ABC is a mission-driven ABA organization redefining what it means to support both families and clinicians. Our focus goes beyond outcomes; we invest in our people, prioritize care, and create clear pathways for professional growth. Here, your leadership makes a real difference!

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, dependable Lead RBT who is bilingual in Spanish, leads by example, inspires others, and takes pride in delivering high-quality ABA services. You’ll serve as trusted support to both your team and BCBAs, helping ensure consistency, professionalism, and clinical excellence across cases.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

As a Lead RBT, you will provide high-quality 1:1 therapy while supporting and guiding fellow RBTs, modeling best practices, and assisting BCBAs in ensuring consistent, ethical, and effective treatment implementation. This role is ideal for an experienced RBT ready to step into leadership while continuing to make a meaningful impact with clients every day.

Role Overview:

Leadership & Strategy

• Model excellence in direct ABA service delivery while upholding the center’s clinical standards and supporting consistent, high-quality care.
• Support the BCBA in ensuring treatment plans are implemented with fidelity, professionalism, and alignment to ethical, client-centered practices.

Team Development & Culture

• Mentor and support RBTs through hands-on guidance, modeling, and constructive feedback to strengthen clinical skills and professional growth.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture that promotes inclusion, teamwork, and continuous development.

Program Oversight

• Implement BCBA-designed treatment plans with accuracy, ensuring skill acquisition and behavior intervention programs are delivered consistently.
• Maintain treatment integrity and adherence to organizational and ethical standards across all client sessions.

Quality Assurance & Outcomes

• Collect, maintain, and review accurate behavioral data to monitor client progress effectively.
• Communicate key trends, barriers, and successes to the supervising BCBA to support data-driven clinical decisions and improved outcomes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain clear, professional communication with families regarding client progress and daily session updates.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure coordinated care while representing the center’s mission and values in all interactions.

What Sets You Apart

• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in good standing.
• Experience providing ABA services in clinic, home, or school-based settings, including demonstrated leadership or peer mentorship experience.
• Strong understanding of ABA principles, behavior intervention implementation, data collection, along with excellent communication, organizational skills, and a passion for mentoring and delivering high-quality care.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting you professionally with a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package :
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Where You’ll Work

• Location: Silver Spring MD
• Work Type: On-site
• Schedule: Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Join a Mission That Matters

This position is expected to evolve into an expanded leadership role as our Lead RBT. Be part of shaping the future of autism services in your community and your own career.

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 protected characteristic