Lead Registered Behavior Technician - RBT Lead

About the role

ABA Centers of America provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to people with autism, serving clients and families in centers, homes, and the community. The company began with one person seeking help for two young family members with autism and now aims to eliminate long waitlists for ABA therapy and autism diagnosis. Clinics are located in multiple sites and the organization is growing while maintaining careful planning and resources, with client care at the core of everything.

As a Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT), you will have an entry‑level leadership opportunity in healthcare with a stable, growing company that supports and values its team members. The role includes paid training through the ABA Academy of Excellence, ongoing career support, and advancement pathways such as RBT Manager, BCBA, or other corporate/clinic positions. Additional benefits include eligibility for a full scholarship at Temple University for a Master’s in ABA and the ability to join the BCBA Apprentice Program after 90 days of full‑time work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day‑to‑day schedule of the clinic and maximize clinic productivity with the RBT Supervisor and Director of Operations
• Ensure RBTs have time to complete billing and administrative duties
• Assist with data completion
• Aid RBTs with learners
• Cover for callouts to minimize missed services
• Maintain client and staff safety as an extra support person for the clinic
• Serve as a mentor to RBTs
• Use specified procedures to implement discrete trial teaching
• Teach and generalize skills in the natural environment using formal procedures
• Use strategies of pivotal response treatment
• Use formal procedures to increase verbal behavior

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or youths in education or ABA therapy (preferred)
• Active RBT certification through the BACB board
• 2‑year degree or more (preferred)
• 1 year of experience training others (preferred)
• Availability during after‑hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
• Reliable transportation (your own vehicle), a valid driver’s license, and car insurance

Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Proficiency with technology
• Attention to detail and high‑level organization skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica)
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
• 100% employer‑paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – unlimited counseling 24/7
• BeyondMed – discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services
• PerkSpot – discounts on top brands
• Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
• On the GoGa wellbeing hub
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonus potential
• Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs

Pay

Compensation: $55,000 – $65,000 per year; final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.