Lead Autism ABA Therapist (RBT) - Lanham, Maryland

Passionate RBTs wanted! Lead RBT Role!

Lead RBT Wanted!

The lead RBT is a critical leadership role within the RBT Rise Program, responsible for
supporting the clinic floor operations and the development of the RBT team. This role is designed
for experienced Lead RBTs, ready to transition into a leadership role that focuses on mentorship,
clinic organization, and team development. The lead RBT will not have a consistent
client case load and will ensure that RBTs receive the guidance, resources, and support needed to
deliver high-quality ABA services.

HHF is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

What You'll Be Doing:

Training and Development
• RBT Support and Training: Provide hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship to RBTs to
ensure they deliver behavior intervention plans effectively while maintaining clinical best
practices.
• Modeling Best Practices: Demonstrate effective clinical techniques, data collection
methods, and client interaction strategies to help RBTs enhance their skills.
• Facilitate Onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new RBTs, coordinating shadowing
sessions, and facilitating training modules to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
• Training Support: Conduct designated training sessions (97153 and 97154) ensuring
consistency in clinical practices.

Clinical and Organizational Support
• Clinic Organization: Ensure that the clinic is well-organized, clean, and conducive to a
productive work environment. Assist with clean-up and overall clinic maintenance
throughout the day.
• Team Support: Provide daily support to RBTs, ensuring they have the resources, guidance,
and assistance necessary to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
• Break and Lunch Coverage: Fill in for RBTs during breaks and lunches, as needed, to
maintain clinic operations without disruption to client services.

RBT Mentorship
• Mentorship Role: Act as a mentor to the RBT team, fostering professional growth through
feedback, coaching, and hands-on guidance.
• Performance Evaluation Assistance: Collaborate with the Lead BCBA to provide feedback
during RBT evaluations, assisting in identifying areas for improvement and recognizing
achievements.
• Leadership Development: Help identify and develop future RBT leaders by mentoring highpotential team members and offering leadership development opportunities.
Recruitment, Shadowing, and Onboarding:
• RBT Shadowing: Oversee shadowing sessions for new and current RBTs to ensure they are
learning and applying best practices in a clinical setting.
• Onboarding Process: Lead the onboarding experience for new RBT hires, ensuring they are
equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in their roles.
• Interviewing and Hiring: Participate in the RBT recruitment process by conducting
interviews, evaluating candidates, and making hiring recommendations based on
organizational needs and cultural fit.

Care Delivery Support
• Support in Clinic Care: While not scheduled for direct client care or dosage, the RBT Floor
Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the overall care delivery process by ensuring
clinic operations run smoothly and that RBTs have the support they need.

We're Looking for Someone With:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Lead RBT in good standing or previous experience
and demonstrated competency.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or early childhood education preferred. Exceptions may
be made based on years of experience as an RBT and tenure with HHF.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and guide a team while maintaining high clinical standards and
promoting professional growth.

At Helping Hands Family, we offer: » Pay rate of $22.97-24.37/hr.

» 20% pay differential for client facing sessions that go past 6 pm or for Saturday sessions.

» Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.

» Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave.

» Health, dental, and vision insurance.

» 401K with employer match.

» Employee referral program up to $3,000.

» Opportunities for career advancement: HHF Fellowship program to support aspiring BCBAs & RBT Rise development program including built-in pay increases.

» Tuition discounts from university partners.

HHFRBT

Helping Hands Family Base Salary Range

$22.97-$24.37 USD

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!

Helping Hands Family (HHF) is Great Place to Work Certified™ in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 . We are a top-rated ABA provider dedicated to a supportive and inclusive culture. We offer rewarding work experiences, including making a lasting impact on children's lives.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This includes Social Security and identity verification, reference checks, criminal history check, fingerprint screening, and any other relevant checks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve. All new hires must complete E-Verify as required by USCIS. HHF does not provide immigration sponsorship for any roles at this time.

Helping Hands Family is dedicated to a supportive, inclusive culture. From growing our team to the client treatment plans, we have committed to celebrating differences and helping everyone reach their highest potential. HHF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.