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Mental Health Psychology

Behavior Technician; BT​/RBT- Center

Job in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listing for: Littleleaves
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Behavior Technician (BT/RBT)- Center Based
Company Overview

Tiny steps bring big results at Little Leaves Behavioral Services for children, families, and team members alike. Our passionate clinicians and technicians work one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ages 1 to 6 to prepare them to thrive in school and life. This is a journey of impact and meaning. Achieve positive outcomes, pursue meaningful development, and realize purposeful balance as part of our team.

Small steps, big effects ... start with you:
What you can expect to do.

See how small steps bring big results for children, families, and team members alike. Work one-on-one with young children with autism to deliver individualized treatment designed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. As a critical member of the child’s therapy team, you will facilitate learning and playing in groups, collect data, and implement feedback from supervisors.

Overview

The Behavior Technician (BT) provides 1:1 treatment to assigned clients, between 18 months and six years old, based on evidenced-based practices (i.e., Applied Behavior Analysis; ABA). The BT will deliver individualized therapy hours based on the plans and protocols developed by the Supervising Behavior Analyst and collect data on the client’s progress. The BT must be able to work cooperatively with team members and maintain open and positive communication with families, co-workers, supervisor(s), and other stakeholders.

The BT must demonstrate the computer and technical skills necessary to use an electronic data collection system.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Treatment (client face-to-face hours, 25 – 35 hours/ week):

  • Implementation of individual treatment plan for assigned caseload (i.e., individual).
  • Implements procedures by which client’s objectives will be met in accordance with the client’s assessment and treatment plan to fidelity.
  • With oversight from the SBA, evaluates the effectiveness of procedures using direct observation, data collection, and discusses progress with the clinical supervisor.
  • Provides input on the need for new objectives and treatments as targets are mastered.
  • Notifies supervisor(s) of any critical incidents immediately and completes an incident report.

    • Documentation and Administrative Tasks:

  • Documents client’s progress in daily data collection and session notes on treatment goals (clear, concise explanation of service delivery, and parent/teacher input).
  • Converts “timesheet,” completes session note, and ensures session start and end times are accurate. Conversions are expected to be completed no later than 24 hours from the end of the day which services took place unless an earlier deadline is specified by a supervisor (e.g., Friday session).
  • Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, required training, and other meetings as assigned and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.
  • Completes all tasks related to preparation for sessions and cleaning up after completed sessions.

    • Informs supervisor immediately of any important concerns pertaining to families’ or schools’ services. Cooperates with special requests made by supervisor(s).

    Professionalism and Ethics

  • Attends sessions as assigned on time and maintains a professional appearance (see also “employee handbook”).
  • Listens to constructive feedback and responds appropriately.
  • Maintains the security of all media containing client protected health information, including electronic media, and returns media to his/her supervisor when appropriate.
  • Prepares all services and documents in a manner that is culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate and sensitive to the family’s/school staff’s concerns.
  • Returns phone calls and emails (using work assigned email account) within 24 – 48 business hours.

    • Confidentiality, Rights, and Dignity. Preserves the rights of each client and family, while maintaining professional boundaries with clients, families, and/or school staff.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma is required; completion of associate degree/bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, special education, or related field is strongly preferred.
    • Commitment to earning a Registered Behavior…
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