Job Description
Job Description
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
RBTs : Are you looking for a company that finally puts its money where its mouth is? Are you looking for a work / life balance?
Do you yearn for a company where you can do your job without the red tape? Then, April ABA is the place for you.
April ABA is not your typical start-up. We are a clinician-operated, clinician-owned, female, and veteran-run organization whose mission is to support clinical systems so clinicians can focus on what's important : providing strong clinical care to individuals with autism.
We are looking for a well-rounded Registered Behavior Technician who exhibits progressive views in providing behavior analytic services, can work collaboratively with other clinicians and non-clinicians, and shares in our primary value of protecting ABA services for our field and for the betterment of our clients.
What you can expect :
- Support your work / life cycle. We have developed systems to support clinicians in navigating any personal or professional needs during their employment.
- Our Directors and non-clinical employees focus on systems analysis, performance management, and behaviorally-based safety so clinicians can efficiently incorporate those systems into treatment.
- Strong emphasis for clinicians to build business acumen. Our data is shared transparently so that our staff have the knowledge to be comfortable with the business component of the organization.
- A tiered bonus structure that guarantees clinicians have multiple opportunities to access reinforcement.
- The bonus structure involves operational (billable hours) AND clinical (treatment integrity scores, client progress, RBT performance, etc.) elements.
- Staff are held accountable for the variables that are truly in their control.
- PTO means PTO. Billable hours are prorated during PTO and holidays.
- Strong, consistent, and effective supervision from BCBAs.
- Our unique caseload structure allows BCBAs to provide consistent, weekly supervision to all staff, both with a client and outside of a client session.
- BCBAs and RBTs are trained to provide bi-directional feedback.
- Supervision is structured to support client needs while also increasing the skill set of the RBT.
- BCBAs are held accountable to provide consistent and effective supervision by leadership.
- Clinical growth opportunities. We have strong connections with leaders in the field who provide continuing education to our staff.
- Weekly clinic meetings that focus on clinical topics.
- BCBA Apprentice Program : Our program has 100 weeks of curriculum supplemental to in-class courses with a wide variety of restricted and unrestricted opportunities.
- Apprentices can experience clinical rotations and elective opportunities offered by our BCBAs and other clinical leaders in the field.
Pre-Requisite Skills :
- Active RBT certification.
- Ability to effectively and respectively communicate clinical and ethical topics, engaging in professional humility.
- Promote a positive, psychologically safe environment.
- Strong time management skills, including being proactive about when you need support.
- Foundational clinical skills, ability to identify the boundary of competence, and desire to grow clinical competence.
Job Requirements :
- Conduct behavior analytic strategies for children from 0-18 under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Physical requirements : must be able to sit or stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Meet billable hour requirements.
- Submit organizational and insurance documentation by the completion of each day.
- Work with a variety of autistic profiles, including clients with significant behavioral needs.
- Complete at least 12 hours per year of continuing education.
- Adhere to the RBT Ethics Code.
- Participate in supervision meetings with BCBA, clinical rounds, and clinic meetings.
Benefits :
- Competitive salaries based on experience
- Health Insurance : Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Company sponsored 401(k)
- Generous paid time off and holidays, PTO is actual PTO
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Schedule dependent auto fuel allowance
- Part-time employees may not be eligible for full benefits.
Hours :
Guaranteed minimum hours requirement for full-time employees, measured over a set period.
April ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, military / veteran status, or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.
This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotions, terminations, layoffs, transfers, and leaves of absence.