Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time

ABA Centers of Tennessee · Morristown, TN · 1 mo ago

On-siteHealthcare$20.85/hrFull-time

Starting rate of $20.85/hour for RBTs and $19/hour for BTs. Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.

$500 RBT referral bonus and $5,000 BCBA referral bonus available.

About Us

Join one of the nation's fastest-growing providers of autism care and make a meaningful impact every day. At ABA Centers, we're committed to delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while investing in our team's growth and success.

We provide paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement. If you're not yet certified, we'll support you through our ABA Academy of Excellence to help you prepare for and pass the RBT exam, which is required by the licensing board (BACB) to deliver care.

Our mission is to deliver life-changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families through rapid access to care, including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this by expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results.

We are guided by core values: People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible.

Responsibilities

Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues depending on client needs.
Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
Collect, organize, and document session data accurately.
Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
6+ months of relevant experience (including internships or related roles).
Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance.
Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.

Preferred:

Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
Experience working with children or adolescents.
Prior exposure to ABA services.

Position-Specific Items:

Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40-hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands-on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total).
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands-on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total).

Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Benefits

Career Advancement:
- Level Up Program: Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion).
- Apprenticeship program: Training and supervision hours provided.
- Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
Other Benefits (Full-Time Employees):
- 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.
- EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
- Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs.

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