Registered Behavior Technician

Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) OR Behavior Technician (BT) – Temporary Certification Track

Location: Multiple Locations (Colorado Springs & Surrounding Areas); In-Home and Center -Based Services

Job Type: Part-time, Full-Time

Overview:

Due to recent changes mandated by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF), only individuals certified as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) may provide services under CPT Code 97153 (Adaptive Behavior Treatment). ABA Across Environments now offers two employment pathways:

• Certified RBTs: Immediate session scheduling after onboarding and training, starting pay of $22/hour, with potential to earn more after achieving Tier 2 and Tier 3 competencies. Sign-on bonus included for certified RBTs after completion of 90 Day Review.
• Behavior Technicians (BTs) hired under a Temporary Employment Agreement: Starting at $18/hour while completing RBT certification. Upon certification, pay is raised to $22/hour, with opportunities for advancement to $23/hour and $24/hour after achieving Tier 2 and Tier 3 competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Treatment Plans under BCBA supervision
• Prepare and facilitate engaging sessions using ABA strategies
• Collect accurate data and complete session notes in real-time
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families
• Follow BACB Ethics Code, HIPAA guidelines, and company policies
• Arrive on time and maintain a professional presence during sessions
• Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development
• Travel between sessions with reliable transportation

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Certification:

RBTs: Must hold active RBT certification through BACB

BTs (Temporary Track):

• Complete company-provided ACE-accredited 40-hour RBT training
• Apply to the BACB
• Sit for RBT exam within 1 week of application approval
• Company pays for BACB application and initial exam
• Not eligible for session scheduling until certification is obtained
• If exam is failed once, a 7-day wait is required per BACB before a second attempt
• Employment ends if RBT certification is not achieved after 2 attempts

Experience: Preferred, but not required

Skills: Reliable, compassionate, detail-oriented, strong communication, flexible, self-advocacy

Physical Requirements: Lift, push, or pull up to 45 lbs during sessions, and/or physically prompt a client throughout the therapeutic area

Compliance: Must pass Federal/State background check per BACB and state regulations

Transportation: Reliable, insured, and licensed transportation required

Compensation & Pay Structure:

Certified RBTs: Starting at $22/hour, with potential increases based on competency:

• Tier 2 Competency: $23/hour
• Tier 3 Competency: $24/hour
• $250 Sign-on Bonus for Certified RBTs after 90 Day Review

Behavior Technicians (BTs) hired under a Temporary Employment Agreement:

• Starting at $18/hour while completing certification
• $22/hour once RBT-certified
• Tier 2 Competency: $23/hour
• Tier 3 Competency: $24/hour

Additional pay includes:

• $20/hour for all trainings
• $20/hour for drive time between clients
• $18/hour for all indirect shifts due to late client cancellations
• Mileage reimbursed at current IRS rate

Benefits:

• Weekends and holidays off
• Flexible scheduling
• Bilingual hourly bonus
• Paid onboarding and all required trainings
• Paid CPR, First Aid, and Blood-borne Pathogen Training
• Paid Crisis Management Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Paid annual RBT recertification
• 401(k)
• Optional medical benefits after 3 weeks at 30 hours
• Advancement opportunities & performance-based bonuses
• Individualized recognition & team-building events
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) integration
• RBT Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided

About ABA Across Environments:

ABA Across Environments is a values-driven in-home and center-based ABA provider located in Colorado Springs. We serve clients ages 2–18 with diagnoses including autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol and drug syndrome, and emotional behavior disorders.

We believe in a highly individualized, family-centered, trauma-informed approach to care that respects cultural values and neurodiversity. Our company culture is built around honesty, quality, compassion, and safety—both for our clients and our employees.

Ready to Apply?

Whether you're already a certified RBT or starting your journey in behavior analysis, we welcome you to apply and join our mission of supporting meaningful change in the lives of our clients.

ABA Across Environments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in our workplace and community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work between the hours of 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• RBT Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80919 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $24