Lead Registered Behavior Technician

Lead Registered Behavior Technician - RBT Lead

ICBD · Peabody, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01

Salary: USD 55,000–65,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Clinic Leadership

Description

Lead Registered Behavior Technician (Lead RBT) - Full-Time

ABA Centers of America

Peabody, MA

Compensation: 55,000 - 65,000 per year

*Active RBT certification through the BACB board

*Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education

About ABA Centers

ABA Centers provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to people with autism. We help clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our company began with one person trying to get help for two young family members with autism. Now our goal is to make long waitlists for ABA therapy and autism diagnosis a thing of the past. Our clinics are in multiple locations, and we are growing, but with careful attention to planning and resources. Client care is at the center of everything we do.

Interested in Furthering Your Career in ABA? We Can Help!

For career-minded RBTs who wish to pursue advancement, we offer opportunities to:

• Advance your RBT career to positions like RBT Manager, BCBA, and other corporate or clinic positions
• Apply for our full scholarship at Temple University for Master’s in ABA
• Join our BCBA Apprentice Program (after 90 days of full-time work)

Leadership Opportunity in ABA!
If you're an experienced RBT or ABA professional looking for a leadership position where you can help others reach their full potential, you might be a good fit for our Lead RBT position! This is a great entry-level leadership opportunity in healthcare with a stable, growing company that supports and values its team members. We offer paid training through our own ABA Academy of Excellence and ongoing career support and advancement opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate the day-to-day schedule of the clinic and maximize clinic productivity with RBT Supervisor and Director of Operations
• Ensure that RBTs have time to complete billing and administrative duties
• Assist with data completion 
• Aid RBTs with learners 
• Cover for callouts to minimize missed services
• Maintain client and staff safety as extra support person for the clinic
• Serve as mentor to RBTs
• Use specified procedures to implement discrete trial teaching
• Teach and generalize skills in the natural environment using formal procedures
• Use strategies of pivotal response treatment
• Use formal procedures to increase verbal behavior

Requirements

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with children and/or youths in education or ABA therapy (preferred)
• Active RBT certification through the BACB board
• 2-year degree or more (preferred)
• 1 year of experience training others (preferred)
• Availability during after-hours, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record
• Reliable transportation (your own vehicle), a driver’s license, and car insurance

Skills You Will Use

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Proficiency with technology
• Attention to detail and high-level organization skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams

Benefits

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options 
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica) 
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match 
• 100% employer-paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks 
• EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare services), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub 
• Mileage reimbursement  
• Performance bonus potential 
• Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs 

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know.

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