What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position at Devereux?
At Devereux, we support children and adolescents with autism and behavioral health needs in a structured, compassionate residential environment. As an RBT, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening treatment outcomes by supporting both individuals served and the staff who implement their care. This is not a typical RBT role; you’ll be hands-on in the environment, coaching staff, modeling interventions, and helping ensure programs are implemented with fidelity.
What You’ll Do
Qualifications
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
What You’ll Do
- Implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs in real-time
- Support BCBAs with program development, materials, and data collection
- Train, model, and coach staff on individualized and universal programming
- Assist with behavioral de-escalation and crisis response using approved interventions
- Lead and support staff debriefings following behavioral incidents
- Monitor program fidelity and conduct observations as assigned
- Collaborate with supervisors and recreation staff to support structured daily programming
- Document services and maintain accurate clinical records
- Support transitions and ensure consistency across settings
- Direct impact on both client outcomes AND staff development
- Leadership exposure without needing a formal supervisor title
- Active role in shaping program quality and consistency across campus
- Opportunity to grow into advanced clinical or leadership roles
- Mission-driven work that truly changes lives
- Supportive team environment focused on growth and development
- Hands-on clinical experience and mentorship
- Opportunities for advancement within behavioral health and leadership
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- RBT certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- 1 year experience in:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disabilities (preferred)
- Behavioral health or residential setting (preferred)
- Valid driver’s license required
- Basic computer skills
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000 children, adults – and their families – every year.
Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE