Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) New Patterns VA ABA Richmond, VA Part time/Full time $24-$30/hour About the role New Patterns VA is looking for a compassionate Registered Behavior Technician to provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. You’ll carry out individualized treatment plans written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who will supervise and support your work. What you’ll do
- Deliver 1:1 ABA sessions following each client’s skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans
- Use teaching methods such as Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching
- Collect accurate session data and write timely session notes
- Prepare materials and review past notes before each session
- Respond safely and calmly to challenging behavior using approved protocols
- Communicate client progress to your supervising BCBA and work with parents and caregivers
- Attend required supervision and ongoing training
- Keep client information confidential and follow HIPAA
- Follow the BACB RBT Ethics Code
What you’ll need
- High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or a degree in psychology, education or a related field is a plus
- Active RBT certification through the BACB, or willingness to get certified within 30 days (we sponsor the 40-hour training and competency assessment)
- Experience working with children, ideally children with special needs
- Ability to pass a background check [and drug screen / fingerprinting, if required]
- Physical ability to sit on the floor, stand, bend and move quickly to keep clients safe
- Patience, reliability, strong communication and openness to feedback
Benefits
Paid RBT certification and training · BCBA supervision · · Health Insurance · PTO · Career path to BCaBA/BCBA · Tuition support New Patterns VA is an equal opportunity employer.