Registered Behavior Technician
How this pay compares
This posting states $20 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Tennessee post a median of $22.75 an hour, the middle half $21.50–$24.50, across 52 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in Tennessee earn a median of $19.13 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Under the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Registered Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing treatment plans, and implementing behavior intervention plans with the assistance of the BCBA.
Mission Statement - To make profound positive differences in the lives of people with disabilities as they learn, work, and play in their communities.
5 Core Values - Supporting Persons with Disabilities; Being Person Focused; Excellence In All We Do; Financial Stability for Sustained Growth & Impact; Acting With Integrity & Respect.
Conduct 1:1 behavioral therapy
Write well-written and objective session summary notes, behavior notes, and parent communication notes
Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures
Track BCBA supervision hours and maintain RBT certification
Follow the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings
Teach and model functional play according to the age level
Follow intervention and treatment plans as written
Always display professionalism
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma
Excellent oral and written communication abilities
Must be skilled in Microsoft Office and computers
Ability to document precisely
Have excellent social skills
Pass the RBT Certification Exam within 60 days of hire
Maintain required training including CPR/1st Aid
Have reliable transportation for commute between assigned worksites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Physical Demands
Walking, running, sitting on the floor, crawling, and blocking
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Pay and Benefits
RBT pay starting at $20 an hour. After 1 year of Easter Seals TN service pay automatically increases to $21 an hour. Plus evening and weekend shift differential of an additional $2 an hour. Eligible for quarterly lump sum bonuses after achieving billing milestone. Paid training to become a certified RBT. If already a certified RBT, eligible for a one-time only bonus of $1500 after achieving billing milestone.
Benefits
- 40 hours eligible for PTO. Great benefits package including employer paid life insurance and long term disability and 70% paid health insurance. Holiday Pay and other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
From Easter Seals TN's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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