Registered Behavior Technician
Listed on 2025-12-03
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Healthcare
Behavior Technician/RBT, Mental Health
Position
Behavior Interventionist
LocationAlbuquerque, NM
Reports toDirect Clinical Supervisor (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
Pay$18-$22 hourly DOE + $12 per hour to complete training from home.
Minimum AvailabilityAvailable at least four afternoons per week between 3‑7 pm MT. Preference for staff that can work with clients MWF, M‑Th, or Tues‑Fri on a set after‑school schedule.
Company DescriptionBehavior Change Institute is a nationally recognized service agency specializing in applying ABA therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. We seek motivated professionals who share our commitment to improving well‑being.
Job DescriptionBehavior Interventionists provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder across settings including private homes, schools, clinics, and community contexts. You implement behavioral strategies that improve socially significant behaviors and quality of life, following a treatment plan developed by a BCBA that includes communication, daily living, safety, and social skills. You monitor progress by completing daily data collection and clinical documentation.
EssentialDuties
- Communicate BCI’s philosophy of positive behavioral practice, compassion, and respect.
- Follow all policies and protocols set forth in the BCI employee handbook.
- Collect daily data as prescribed by your supervisor (BCBA).
- Complete clinical documentation to communicate with team members and insurance funders about progress on goals and any barriers.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date clinical records.
- Implement the strategies outlined in the patient’s behavior intervention plan.
- Communicate with your supervisor in a timely manner about the child, especially if there are concerns.
- Direct the child’s caregivers and support circle to your supervisor for questions pertaining to goals, progress, and strategies.
- Maintain professional boundaries with the child, family, and support circle per the BACB Professional and Ethical Code of Conduct.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Minimum age 18 years.
- 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 RBT credential through BACB within the required timeframe.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with special needs (preferred).
- Preference for Spanish‑fluent (bilingual) candidates.
- 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 for close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to adjust focus.
- Vocalizations required for verbal behavior training.
- Full auditory functioning required.
- May be required to intervene in physically demanding behavioral interventions with aggressive clients.
Four consecutive weeks of days (Monday‑Thursday or 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 for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.
Pay DifferentialRBTs receive a $2.00 per hour pay differential for all direct therapy services offered after hours.
After‑Hours DefinitionBefore 8:00 am;
After 6:00 pm;
Saturdays and Sundays.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Complimentary Counseling for Employees & Family Members.
- Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
- Accident Coverage.
- 40‑hour online BACB‑approved coursework for RBT credential.
- 10‑hour attendance of virtual online skills clinics.
- After training, begin working with a client while completing competency checklist and taking RBT exam within 60 days of client contact.
Information on the RBT credential can be found at Behavior Change Institute is an approved RBT training center.
Equal Opportunity EmployerBehavior 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.
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