Registered Behavior Technician: ABA Master's Cohort Student - Northern Region

About the Role

As a full-time RBT, ABA Cohort student at Westside Children's Therapy, you will serve as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), directly implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This placement offers a unique opportunity: full funding to complete your master's of ABA degree at our partner University, followed by real-world clinical practice through predominantly play-based therapy. You will support children in developing communication, social, adaptive, and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement direct therapy services for assigned clients and caseload, following programming written by a BCBA.
• Engage with BCBA during regular supervision sessions to ask questions and receive feedback.
• Collect and record data on patient behavior.
• Complete and submit required documentation (SOAP notes, etc.) in a timely manner, aligned with Westside's policies and procedures.
• Develop strong relationships with the children on your caseload and strive to make every session a fun experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 6 months of ABA experience or 1 year of work experience with individuals with Autism.
• Active RBT certification.
• Become actively enrolled in a Master’s program with an emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competence with a variety of computer applications.
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families.
• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team.
• Passion for working with children with special needs.
• Patience with the ability to redirect clients frequently and compassionately.
• Accountability for personal behavior and performance.
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Consistency and reliability to ensure continuity of care.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions.
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs.
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during play-based therapy.
• Occasional travel to Westside Children's Therapy clinics to provide client coverage as requested/needed.