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Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Willow ABA Services
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2027

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 

Full-Time | In-Clinic Services | Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm 

Willow ABA is hiring a Lead RBT who is in a Masters program and actively working towards the BCBA credential. We will provide fieldwork hours and guidance on your journey of becoming a BCBA!

Why join the Willow ABA team?

At Willow ABA, we want our employees to know they are secure, significant, and accepted. As a Willow employee, you will be supported throughout your transition onto the team, and we will meet you where you are. We recognize that not all people learn the same way, so much of your training will be individualized to ensure you fully understand all of the expectations of your role prior to being expected to be independent.

Just like we teach our clients to accept differences, we also encourage our staff to embrace theirs. Your differences are not only welcomed, but they are needed. We don’t want this to be just a 9-5 job for you. We want you to continue to grow, learn, and find your passion. When you become a part of the Willow family, you will be cross trained to capitalize on your individual skills and interests.

How we invest in our staff:

  • We provide leadership opportunities to train new RBTs
  • We provide ~10 hours admin time for restricted hours per week
  • Lead RBTs get hands-on experience with a wide variety of client skills and behaviors to prepare them to be the best BCBA they can be!
  • We aim to provide 10-20% monthly supervision in which our BCBAs provide feedback and training on treatment protocols and individualized programming

Responsibilities:

  • Direct therapy implementation using trained ABA skills
  • Collecting & recording data during sessions, graphing client progress
  • Receiving direct supervision under a BCBA
  • Accruing fieldwork hours on paid time
  • Abiding by HIPAA guidelines
  • Participating in all-staff trainings
  • Demonstrating client programming for parents
  • Session coverage for novel clients
  • 2:1 and behavior reduction support
  • Baseline sessions with new clients
  • Client review/update (Central Reach Learning Tree)
  • Stimuli creation for clients
  • Mentorship and training of other RBTs and new staff
  • Probing skills within sessions
  • Completing assessments (e.g., VBMAPP) within sessions
  • Updating assessment forms
  • Assisting with treatment plans
  • Training RBTs on clients
  • Weekly meeting w/ Clinical Director
  • Efficiently using allotted admin time
  • Filling in for direct therapy if other staff calls out
  • Completing all administrative tasking requested by COO, Clinical Director and BCBAs as appropriate

What we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's Degree Graduates (Required)
  • Enrolled in a Masters level ABA program – currently accruing hours or ready to accrue
  • High School Diploma (Required)
  • Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) preferred (We will help you become RBT certified if you are not certified yet.)
  • Full-time hours (Between 8:00-5:00)
  • Center-based ABA experience preferred
  • Motivated and enthusiastic personalities
  • Physical expectations potentially include squatting, lifting, and running

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) matching
  • Performance Incentives
  • Health savings account
  • Discounts on Education with partnered Universities


Job Type: Full-Time 

Schedule: 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Location: 3015 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403

Pay Rate: $18.50-$24 per hour

A background check will be required for this position. Must be a U.S. authorized employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor individuals with a work visa at this time.

At Willow ABA, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people. Willow ABA applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

Salary : $19 - $24

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