Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

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 by fostering a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

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, now or in the future.
• 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 BACB application and exam fees, expert guidance, and 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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, mental health support, prescription coverage, and specialty health partners.
• 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 every 6 months for continuous, satisfactory performance, tuition reimbursement, bonusly rewards, and peer-to-peer recognition.
• Work-Life Balance: Features a generous paid time off policy designed to ensure you get the rest and balance you need.

Schedule

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

To provide our kids with the consistent, daily therapy they need to succeed, these hours are set to match their specific insurance-prescribed sessions. Because our clients rely on this steady routine, we are unable to modify the days or hours for this position.

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)

Skills

• Resilience
• High energy
• Positive, non-restraint reinforcement strategies
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to adapt to schedule changes
• Willingness to learn and apply feedback

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness
• Financial Security & Protection
• Career Growth & Rewards
• Work-Life Balance

Pay Range

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)