Lead Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)
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About the job
Internal candidates will be considered first for this opportunity.
What Do ATS Lead Registered Behavioral Technicians Do?
Lead Center-Based Registered Behavioral Technicians at Achieving True Self (ATS) use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide 1:1 direct services with the utmost quality in our centers and mentor other RBTs. Our therapists create a fun, motivating experience to generate the highest level of performance from the individuals we are fortunate to serve, collect data on their programming targets, and provide comprehensive support to their parents and caregivers, teachers, and other members of their treatment team. A Lead RBT will also have the opportunity to collaborate and mentor other RBT’s on the team to help each other thrive.
This position is posted internally at this time.
What Qualifications Do I Need to be a Lead Center-Based RBT?
- Educational coursework completed in the areas of psychology, child development, education and/or special education, or a related field is preferred
- Compassionate demeanor, with a strong desire to help children and adolescents develop, maximizing their potential and capitalizing on their strengths
- Minimum of 1 year of continuous employment with ATS, providing ABA or working with youth who have autism, is preferred
- A valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and a good driving record is required
- A drive to be part of an innovative, expanding company with amazing potential for growth
What are some of the job responsibilities?
- Provide one-to-one ABA therapy to children within the center
- Mentor and provide shadowing sessions to new RBTs
- Run peer play and small group sessions within Lead RBT blocks
- Implement treatment fidelity checks and collect IOA data
- Provide behavioral support as needed
- Provide coverage for staff throughout session (i.e. bathroom breaks) and for staff cancellations
- Model ATS mission/values/vision/beliefs for all staff in the center
- Participate in the creation and delivery of clinical workshops
- Attend area marketing and community events to represent the organization
- Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
Who is ATS, and What is Your Mission?
Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.
Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or factors and characteristics prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
From Achieving True Self's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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