Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Job!    

Turn your passion for helping kids into a meaningful career with room to grow. Join Autism FIRST as a full-time, clinic-based Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Newport News, VA, where you’ll support children and families in your local community while working alongside a collaborative team focused on high-quality care and continuous learning.

In this role, you’ll deliver 1:1 ABA therapy while following individualized treatment plans under BCBA guidance and tracking progress through accurate data.  

Pay: $22 - $29 / hour

Schedule Availability Requirement: Monday - Friday, between 8:45am - 4:15pm OR 12:45pm - 7:15pm (schedule varies within this window based on client needs) and occasional weekends as needed

Required Training Availability :  All new hires must be available for two weeks of onboarding training, which includes: 

• Virtual sessions from 9am to 1pm
• In-person shadowing from 1pm to 4pm or 4pm to 7pm

Why Autism FIRST?

• Paid Training - We’ll help you get RBT certified!
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Professional development assistance  
• Referral program  
• Opportunities for advancement  

Make a difference you can see, session by session. Join Autism FIRST as a full-time, clinic-based Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in Newport News, VA, today!   Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in clinic
• Implement behavior intervention and skill acquisition programs under BCBA supervision 
• Follow individualized treatment plans 
• Collect and record accurate session data 
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and families 
• Attend scheduled supervision, training, and staff meetings 

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Minimum 1 year of ABA experience  preferred 
• CPR certification required - reimbursement available after first 90 days of employment!
• TB test required 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and respond quickly for client safety 
• Ability to pass background screening 
• Active RBT certification, strongly preferred 
• Enrollment in BCBA or BCaBA coursework is a plus