Registered Behavior Technician
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This posting states $17 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in Texas post a median of $21.50 an hour, the middle half $20–$22, across 100 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $19.22 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
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Registered Behavior Technician to join our team in our Ft. Worth, TX location.
Position Details
As a Registered Behavior Technician, you will work one on one in our school setting, where you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of autistic/emotional support students who are all unique and amazing! Following each child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), you will help the student achieve their academic and behavioral goals. Your dedication and empathy will help our students learn in a trauma-informed environment. In this role, you will be part of a team where you can have fun and be an integral part of our students’ development.
Earn: $17 per hr. Varies Monday-Friday 8:30-3:30
To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers
Benefits
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Applicants must hold a Registered Behavior Technician certification that includes the name of the trainer responsible, who is a certified BCBA or BCaBA.
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or mental health diagnosis
- Monday – Friday availability between 8:00am -4:00pm.
Preferred
- Completed associate or bachelor’s degree (or degree in process) highly preferred -- Degree programs of choice include Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Education, Human Services, Social Work, Special Education, Early Childhood, etc.
- Direct experience providing ABA services in a classroom or school environment is highly preferred.
From Merakey's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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