Behavior Technician with Paid RBT Certification

🌟 Join a Top Workplace in Specialized Therapy

Enhance your clinical career with AB Spectrum, a team proudly named a Top Workplace by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. We earned this recognition, which is based entirely on employee feedback, because we foster a culture where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

AB Spectrum provides specialized ReggioABA™ (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy for young children (ages 1-6). Our foundation is ABA, an evidence-based therapy focused on developing communication, social, and adaptive living skills.

• Our Model: Our centers utilize a unique Therapy Through Play model. We embrace the principles of Reggio Emilia by devising a Natural Environment Teaching (NET), child-led learning environment to deliver individualized, high-quality early intervention services in settings that replicate a natural preschool.
• Our Team: Join our collaborative team of BCBAs, RBTs, SLPs, and Administration. You'll benefit from cross-disciplinary collaboration and unique special visits, including music facilitators, pet interactions, and other partnerships.

Role Overview & Core Details

We are seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children ages 1–6 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In this role, you aren’t just a caregiver or a mentor; you are a teacher helping children gain the fundamental life skills they need to communicate and interact with the world. Through our play-based ReggioABA™ approach, you will spend your day on the floor, at the table, and in our outdoor play area, turning every interaction into a specific learning opportunity.

Providing ABA therapy means using a structured, scientific approach to help children build independence. You will work directly under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to help your students reach developmental milestones, ranging from learning to use their first words to mastering potty training. Because we focus on teaching functional skills, this role is physically and emotionally active. You will be there for the joyous breakthroughs, but you will also be the steady, professional presence a child needs when they are struggling. This includes responding calmly and following a specific clinical plan when a child expresses frustration through behaviors like screaming, hitting, or biting. It is a role that requires high energy, patience, and a commitment to helping children reach their goals through consistent, daily practice.

Clinic Locations - Missouri

Ballwin | St. Peters | Florissant | Mehlville | Wright City

Please note that while we have several clinics, hiring needs vary by location. Positions are offered based on current site availability, clinical skill-set matching, and where we believe you will be most successful. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the wonderful communities we serve.

Schedule

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 7:40 AM – 3:55 PM

To provide our kids with the consistent, daily therapy they need to succeed, these hours are set to match their specific insurance-prescribed sessions. Because our clients rely on this steady routine, we are unable to modify the days or hours for this position.

Compensation & Career Growth

Starting Pay: $18.00/hour (Paid training starts Day 1).

RBT Certified Pay: $20.00/hour.

• • Upon successfully obtaining your RBT certification, your rate increases to $20.00/hour starting the following full pay period.

Growth Opportunities: We are committed to the professional development of our team and offer opportunities for merit-based pay increases and career advancement.

Paid Certification: We provide 100% of the training and supervision needed to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Certification is required within the first 90 days.

Leadership Pathway: Obtaining your RBT certification is the first step toward advancing within our clinical team. We prioritize internal growth, offering paths toward leadership roles for those who demonstrate excellence in their work and a commitment to our mission.

Key Responsibilities