Registered Behavior Technician - Richmond VA

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
New Patterns VA ABA

Richmond, VA

Part time/Full time

$24-$30/hour

About the role
New Patterns VA is looking for a compassionate Registered Behavior Technician to provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. You’ll carry out individualized treatment plans written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, who will supervise and support your work.

What you’ll do

• Deliver 1:1 ABA sessions following each client’s skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans
• Use teaching methods such as Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Teaching
• Collect accurate session data and write timely session notes
• Prepare materials and review past notes before each session
• Respond safely and calmly to challenging behavior using approved protocols
• Communicate client progress to your supervising BCBA and work with parents and caregivers
• Attend required supervision and ongoing training
• Keep client information confidential and follow HIPAA
• Follow the BACB RBT Ethics Code

What you’ll need

• High school diploma or equivalent; coursework or a degree in psychology, education or a related field is a plus
• Active RBT certification through the BACB, or willingness to get certified within 30 days (we sponsor the 40-hour training and competency assessment)
• Experience working with children, ideally children with special needs
• Ability to pass a background check [and drug screen / fingerprinting, if required]
• Physical ability to sit on the floor, stand, bend and move quickly to keep clients safe
• Patience, reliability, strong communication and openness to feedback

Benefits
Paid RBT certification and training · BCBA supervision · · Health Insurance · PTO · Career path to BCaBA/BCBA · Tuition support

New Patterns VA is an equal opportunity employer.