Registered Behavior Technician

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Paid training for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential

Location:

Farmington & Aztec, NM

Reports to:

Direct Clinical Supervisor (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Pay: $17 - $21 DOE

Minimum Availability:
Providers must be available at least four afternoons per week between 3‑7 pm MT. Preference for staff available to work with clients M/W/F or M‑Th or T/F on a set after‑school schedule.

Company Description

Behavior Change Institute is a nationally recognized service agency specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism and their families.

Job Description

Behavior Interventionists provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Services are delivered in private homes, schools, clinics, and community settings.

Interventionists implement behavioral strategies to improve socially significant behaviors and quality of life, following a treatment plan developed by a BCBA. Duties include data collection, clinical documentation, and communication with home and school teams.

Essential Duties

• Communicate BCI’s philosophy of positive behavioral practice, compassion, and respect
• Follow all BCI employee handbook policies and protocols
• Collect daily data as prescribed by the supervising BCBA
• Complete clinical documentation to communicate progress and barriers to team members and insurance funders
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records and documentation
• Implement strategies outlined in the patient’s behavior intervention plan
• Communicate concerns to supervisor in a timely manner
• Direct caregivers or caregivers’ circle to the supervisor regarding child goals and progress
• Maintain professional boundaries per the BACB Professional and Ethical Code of Conduct
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States
• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Pre‑employment professional reference and criminal background check clearance
• Reliable transportation
• Complete CPR or BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to obtain the RBT credential through BACB within the required timeframe
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs (preferred)
• Preference for Spanish‑fluent (bilingual) candidates

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run, walk, sit, and stand (general mobility)
• Use hands, reach with arms, and lift or move up to 50 lbs as needed
• Vision requirements for close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus
• Vocalizations required for verbal behavior training
• Full auditory functioning required
• May need to intervene in physically demanding behavioral interventions with aggressive clients

Schedule (Part‑time)

Four consecutive weeks days (Monday‑Thursday / Tuesday‑Friday) from 3‑7 pm for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.
OR Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3‑7 pm and one weekend day (Saturday/Sunday) for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.

Pay Differential: RBTs receive a $2.00 per hour pay differential for all direct therapy services offered after hours.

After‑hours Definition

• Before 8:00 AM
• After 6:00 PM
• Saturdays and Sundays

Part‑time Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Counseling for Employees & Family Members
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Coverage

Mandatory Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training & Registration Process. Information on the RBT credential is available at

Candidates selected for employment must complete the RBT training program online from home to obtain the RBT credential needed for this position, unless they already hold the credential.

• 40‑hour online BACB‑approved coursework for the RBT credential
• 10‑hour attendance of virtual online skills clinics

After completing RBT training, you will begin working with a client while completing a formal skills competency checklist and taking the RBT Exam within 60 days of client work. The RBT exam is administered at nearest Pearson Professional Testing Center.

Behavior Change Institute is an approved RBT training center. Go to  or call/text Kristy at (575)415‑4824 to learn more.

Behavior Change Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.