Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Work Location: In Person

About the role

You’ll work one-on-one with kids with autism in their homes, classrooms, and communities. Every day is different. You’ll follow a personalized plan from your BCBA, implement behavior strategies, collect data, and build the consistent relationships that help kids grow. Your BCBA is closely involved and reachable, so there’s no guessing and no flying solo.

Pathways to join

• Already an RBT
  • Active RBT certification
  • Start working and earning right away
  • Work with clients in your region
  • A path toward BCBA if you want it
• Not certified yet
  • A clear path to becoming an RBT, with a BCBA mentor from day one
  • Many practices in our network reimburse RBT training and pay you during hands-on learning, and we’ll help match you with the right fit
  • Support as you prepare for and sit for your certification exam

Responsibilities

• Implement personalized behavior plans created by your BCBA
• Use behavior strategies in homes, schools, and community settings
• Collect and record data on client progress
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with children and their families

Requirements

• Genuinely enjoy working with children, especially those who need extra patience and creativity
• Have an active RBT certification, or the drive to earn one
• Reliable availability across mornings, afternoons, or evenings to meet client needs
• Background in education, childcare, psychology, social work, or similar experience
• Reliable transportation to reach client homes and schools
• Physical ability to be active, including lifting up to ~50 lbs, getting on the floor, and moving around
• At least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a background check

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from a dedicated BCBA
• Career growth support, including a path toward BCBA certification
• Depending on the practice: training reimbursement and paid hands-on learning for those earning their certification

Pay

$20–$27/hour, based on experience and location

Schedule

Full-time or part-time with flexibility across mornings, afternoons, and evenings to meet client needs.

Why Alpaca Health

We’re a network of independent therapists who chose this work because they believe in it. We match every RBT with a BCBA who mentors, not manages, and we work where families actually are. If you want a career where you see the results of your work every single day, this is it.