Jobs · Healthcare · Missouri

Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

Autism & Behavioral Spectrum · Wright City, MO · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$18/hrFull-time

About the role

Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proud of being named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earn this recognition based on employee feedback, fostering a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Our Model

We utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model, inspired by the principles of Reggio Emilia and the Natural Environment Teaching (NET) approach. Our centers aim to deliver individualized, high-quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool environment.

Our Team

  • BBCAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts)
  • RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians)
  • Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
  • Administration

Responsibilities

  • Deliver 1:1 behavioral intervention for children ages 1–6 in a clinic setting.
  • Implement treatment plans exactly as written by the supervising BCBA.
  • Collect real-time data on skill progress and behavior throughout every session.
  • Teach daily living skills including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
  • Follow behavior protocols to calmly manage aggression or emotional outbursts.
  • Facilitate social play and engagement through the Reggio ABA™ approach.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for children and staff.
  • Participate in ongoing training and supervision to refine your clinical skills.

Requirements

  • Age: Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Background Check: Must be able to pass a background check and maintain a clear record throughout employment.
  • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • Conflict of Interest: Must not have immediate family members currently receiving therapy or services at our clinics to prevent potential conflicts of interest.
  • Physical Demands: Ability to safely lift/move children up to 45 lbs and engage in active, floor-based play.
  • Behavioral Response: Must be able to support children through challenging behaviors using the positive, non-restraint reinforcement strategies taught during your initial training.
  • Professional Reliability & Commitment: Must demonstrate professional reliability, meaning consistent attendance and punctuality are essential for both initial training and all scheduled shifts.
  • Transportation: Must have reliable transportation to ensure consistent attendance at the assigned clinic location for all scheduled shifts.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with supervisors, peers, and client families.
  • Flexibility: Must be flexible and collaborative, capable of adapting to schedule changes and shifting client needs.
  • Growth Mindset: Must demonstrate a willingness to learn, apply feedback, and grow within the role, guided by a mission-driven mindset.

Qualifications

  • Commitment to Learning: Must be willing and able to complete the 40-hour RBT training and pass the BACB exam within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Company-Backed Support: We provide paid training, financial coverage for the BACB exam, expert guidance, and a mentorship program to ensure your success.
  • Ethical Standards: Must be prepared to learn and adhere to the RBT Ethics Code immediately upon hire.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Includes health insurance, dental and vision options, virtual primary care, free clinical visits, and mental health support.
  • Financial Security & Protection: Offers a 401(k) retirement plan, company-paid life insurance, optional coverage, short-term disability, and voluntary protection plans.
  • Career Growth & Rewards: Provides merit raises, tuition reimbursement, bonusly rewards, and structured opportunities for advancement.

Pay

  • 18 - 20 USD per hour (AB Spectrum Chesterfield Clinic)
  • 18 - 20 USD per hour (AB Spectrum St. Peters Clinic)
  • 18 - 20 USD per hour (AB Spectrum Mehlville Clinic)
  • 18 - 20 USD per hour (AB Spectrum Florissant Clinic)
  • 18 - 20 USD per hour (AB Spectrum Wright City Clinic)

Schedule

  • Full-time | Monday–Friday | 7:40 AM – 3:55 PM

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Similar jobs