Registered Behavior Technician - RBT​/BT

Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time

ABA Centers of Rhode Island

Providence, RI

RBT:
Starting rate of $23.50 per hour.

BT:
Starting rate of $21.25 per hour.

* Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.

*** Referral Bonus $500 for a RBT

*** Referral Bonus $5,000 for a BCBA

Grow Your Career in ABA

Join one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of autism care and make a meaningful impact every day. At ABA Centers, we’re committed to delivering high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while investing in our team’s growth and success.

Whether you’re already a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or just starting your journey, we provide paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement. If you’re not yet certified, we’ll support you through our ABA Academy of Excellence to help you prepare for and pass the RBT exam, which is required by the licensing board (BACB) to deliver care.

We are a leading and rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, committed to delivering life‑changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families.

Our mission is to deliver life‑changing outcomes for people with Autism, and their families, through rapid access to care—including diagnosis and individualized applied behavior analysis therapy. We achieve this mission by expanding access to high‑quality, compassionate care while driving measurable results. We are guided by core values that define how we work every day:
People First, The Joy Effect, Data-Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, ensuring we prioritize those we serve, create meaningful connections, continuously improve outcomes, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards.

Direct Client Support

• Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues depending on client needs
• Teach communication, social, and daily living skills
• Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision
• Track Progress &Maintain Quality
• Collect, organize, and document session data accurately

Collaborate & Communicate

• Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training

Support Operations

• Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.

• High school diploma or GED
• 6+ months of relevant experience (including internships or related roles)
• Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review

• Experience in childcare, education, or related fields
• Experience working with children or adolescents
• Prior exposure to ABA services

• Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40‑hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)
• Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

• Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion).
• Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided.
• Full‑tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester)
• Professional development opportunities for certification
• Paid RBT training
• Mentorship toward BCBA certification

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (Trans America)
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