Registered Behavior Technician

Description:

Why Join EBH?

At Empower Behavioral Health, our mission is to empower families by delivering the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services so that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities can reach their full potential.

Registered Behavior Technician’s (RBT) work closely with our patients to provide an unparalleled level of service through compassionate and knowledgeable care, in combination with the intensive nature of our individualized program.

Come join our mission!

Starting Pay:

• $16.25 per hour for those joining without certification, increase once certified
• Up to $24 per hour for experienced and certified RBTs, based on experience and tenure in the field

Growth Opportunities:

• Performance reviews every 6 months, with potential for compensation increases!
• Clear career advancement tracks for team members at every level
• Paid supervision towards BCBA certification

Perks & Benefits

We invest in your well-being and career success:

• Guaranteed at least 35 hours per week
• 28 days of Paid Time Off annually (yes—over 5 weeks!)
• Consistent weekday schedule (no nights or weekends)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer options
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $2,500
• Paid in-clinic training with hands-on support
• Individualized support & training given by our Clinical Teams for RBT’s looking to become BCBAs through our Flight Path program
• Supportive, team-based culture where your work truly makes a difference

Requirements:

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 therapy in a clinic-based day program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities
• Implement individualized treatment plans created by a BCBA
• Track and record daily treatment via Central Reach
• Assist BCBA to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans
• Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain/improve performance accordingly
• Create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for each patient

What We’re Looking For

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have completed high school or equivalent
• Experience working with children ages 18 months–12 years preferred
• Willingness to be trained in ABA principles

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to run or walk throughout 6-8 hour sessions (i.e. patient eloping)
• Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e. block aggression, move furniture)
• Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patient
• Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior
• Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical management
• Must be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed
• Must have the ability to hear and discern sounds in the environment, including the ability to respond promptly to patients' needs and actions
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to quickly read and interact with an iPad Mini, including the ability to view text, images, and video content on the screen, often within 10-minute spurts

Empower Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.