Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT)

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT)
The Behavior Place
La Plata, MD
$45,000 to $50,000 per year | Full Time

Important Training Requirement:
This position is being hired in preparation for the opening of our La Plata, Maryland location. The selected candidate must be able to work at our King George, Virginia clinic for approximately 90 days for training before transitioning to the La Plata, Maryland location when it opens.

The Behavior Place is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) to join our growing team. This position combines direct ABA therapy services with team coordination, staff support, training, and daily clinic operational responsibilities.

The Lead RBT will work closely with clinical leadership while helping support RBT staff, clinic workflow, client needs, and a positive and organized clinic environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead RBT, you will provide direct ABA therapy services while also helping support the day to day operations of the clinic and the RBT team.

• Serve as a team leader within the clinic and provide ongoing support and guidance to RBT staff
• Provide direct ABA therapy services and fulfill all responsibilities of an RBT and Paraprofessional
• Assist with opening and closing the clinic and help ensure the clinic is prepared, organized, and operationally ready for daily sessions
• Support daily clinic workflow and staffing needs, including staff absences, call outs, client cancellations, schedule changes, and coverage needs
• Maintain a general understanding of client cases in order to assist across clients and staff as needed
• Assist with immediate problem solving related to client needs, clinic operations, safety concerns, staffing needs, and unexpected situations
• Identify operational and staffing concerns and communicate them to clinical leadership as needed
• Track staff attendance, call outs, schedule changes, and staffing concerns as assigned
• Assist with scheduling coordination and staffing coverage as directed
• Act as a liaison between direct staff and clinical leadership and support implementation of BCBA and Clinical Director directives
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff members and provide ongoing guidance and support to RBT staff
• Review, track, correct, and finalize assigned session notes and complete required Aloha entries and tracking spreadsheets within established deadlines
• Ensure assigned session notes are accurate, complete, compliant, and submitted on time
• Communicate with RBT staff regarding required documentation corrections and follow up to ensure corrections are completed
• Develop and prepare weekly circle time lesson plans and group activities and facilitate daily circle time and group activities
• Help ensure end of session clinic cleanliness and organization expectations are completed
• Assist staff with clinic duties when they cannot be completed due to client behaviors, accommodations, or operational needs
• Support staff engagement, recognition, celebrations, and morale building activities, including participation in or leadership of the clinic’s Sunshine Committee as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned based on client needs, staffing needs, clinic operations, and other organizational priorities

Required Qualifications

• Active RBT certification in good standing
• Current active CPR certification
• Ability to work full time
• Ability to complete approximately 90 days of training at our King George, Virginia clinic before transitioning to La Plata, Maryland
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and support to other RBTs
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast paced clinical environment
• Reliable transportation

Preferred

• Two or more years of ABA experience
• Previous leadership, mentoring, or training experience

Compensation

$45,000 to $50,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 50% employer contribution
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave accrual
• Paid time off
• 8 hours of mental health leave
• Paid mileage for required travel between clinics

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the physical responsibilities associated with providing ABA services, including standing, walking, sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday. The position may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and safely responding to challenging client behaviors in accordance with company training and safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

Full Time

Work Location

Initial training: King George, VA for approximately 90 days
Permanent location: La Plata, MD upon opening

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• RBT Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000