RBT Lead

Overview

Frontera Care delivers life-changing autism services to children and families across New Mexico and Colorado. We provide high quality diagnostic evaluations and ABA therapy, partnering closely with parents, grandparents, foster parents, and other caregivers to create individualized care plans rooted in each child's unique strengths, needs, and family context.

Our clinicians are committed to evidence-based, compassionate care that helps children with autism thrive. We believe the best outcomes are when families are at the heart of the treatment. By combining clinical expertise with family insights, we help children build skills, gain confidence, and thrive.

Our Mission: Our mission is to expand access to exceptional diagnostic and behavioral healthcare for every child, no matter where they live or their circumstances.

The Registered Behavior Technician Lead position (RBT Lead) supports high-quality service delivery by working directly with clients and assisting in the mentorship, training, and development of RBTs and Behavior Technicians. Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Lead RBT plays a critical leadership role in maintaining clinical excellence, fostering professional growth, and ensuring the highest ethical standards across service environments including homes, clinics, schools, and the community.

• Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with a high level of fidelity, professionalism, and responsiveness to client needs
• Accurately collect and review session data; model best practices in data collection and provide constructive feedback to peers when appropriate
• Support BCBAs in conducting assessments, preparing materials, and ensuring sessions are clinically sound and well-resourced
• Assist with program updates and documentation to maintain treatment integrity and alignment with client goals
• Maintain a minimum of 1 client while fulfilling leadership, mentorship, and training responsibilities
• Monitor treatment progress and proactively identify barriers to clinical effectiveness, communicating concerns to the supervising BCBA
• Participate in and contribute to clinical quality improvement initiatives, helping to evaluate and enhance treatment strategies across the team

• Uphold and model the RBT Ethics Code and all organizational policies
• Proactively identify and escalate ethical concerns or quality issues to the supervising BCBA or Clinical Supervisor
• Stay current on all certification, training, and professional development requirements
• Foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and accountability among team members
• Lead full alignment with Frontera’s technology platforms, including assessment tools and digital phenotyping systems; ensure RBTs are fully engaged with these tools to optimize clinical outcomes and team efficiency

• Maintain positive, empathetic, and professional communication with clients, families, and staff
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned families when immediate support or clarification is needed
• Assist with parent/caregiver training sessions under BCBA supervision
• Adjust interventions and communication strategies to meet diverse client and family needs

• Serve as a mentor and role model for RBTs and Behavior Technicians, providing guidance on best practices and clinical procedures
• Participate in in-person interviews for RBT candidates, providing input on clinical readiness, professionalism, and cultural fit
• Support candidate shadowing experiences by modeling best practices and offering feedback to the clinical leadership team
• Support onboarding and training of new team members through shadowing, coaching, and competency checks
• Collaborate with the BCBA to identify training needs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead small group trainings, team huddles, or skill refreshers as directed
• Help monitor session quality and report concerns or coaching opportunities to the clinical team
• Address client or RBT concerns in the clinic promptly and professionally, escalating to…