Registered Behavior Technician, RBT

Golden Steps ABA

. Conduct 1:1 ABA therapy sessions with early learners and young adults with Autism in home or community settings .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting ABA therapy sessions and implementing individualized treatment plans for children with Autism. Strong communication skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries while collaborating with BCBA and team members are essential.

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ABA TherapyBehavioral InterventionIndividualized Treatment PlansBCBA SupervisionData Entry

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Hard Skills

ABA TherapyBehavioral InterventionData EntryFine Motor ActivitiesGross Motor Activities

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProfessional BoundariesTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

AutismRBTBACB StandardsClient ObservationsParent Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct 1:1 ABA therapy sessions with early learners and young adults with Autism in home or community settings
Implement behavioral intervention and individualized treatment plans for children ages 2–21
Participate in BCBA trainings, team meetings, client observations, and parent training as needed
Communicate with the BCBA and other RBT team members regarding treatment delivery
Receive BCBA supervision for at least 10% of services provided
Maintain professional boundaries with child patients and their families according to BACB standards
Enter daily data and all trials used for each patient and targeted program
Remain available for supervision sessions, phone conferences, and BCBA-required team meetings
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 months experience as an ABA therapist or 1 year working with children with disabilities/autism preferred but not required
Excellent writing and verbal communication
Willingness to complete a background check
Reliable car and driver’s license for commuting to clients’ homes
Must possess a High School Degree
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Ability to bend and squat for up to an hour per day
Ability to perform fine and gross motor activities, bend, kneel, squat, sit at floor level or in a chair, and stand for periods of time
Experience as a nanny, teacher, teacher assistant, paraprofessional, special education teacher, early childhood education provider, or daycare teacher is beneficial for transition into the RBT role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours and ability to develop a work-life-balance schedule
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Tuition discounts
CME libraries
RBT training
University discounts
Ongoing mentorship
Paid training
Competitive PTO
Paid sick leave
Health, dental, and vision coverage
401K with match
Team outings and monthly lunches
Milestone celebrations