Registered Behavior Therapist

Best Life ABA

Ocean Springs, MSFull-time and Part-timePosted Mar 1, 2026

18–22 an hour

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

ote positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
• Implement behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs as designed by the supervising BCBA.
• Collect accurate, real-time data on all targeted behaviors and skill goals.
• Follow all treatment protocols with fidelity to ensure consistency and progress.
• Assist in behavior reduction strategies using ethical, evidence-based ABA practices.
• Maintain open, compassionate, and professional communication with families.
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
• Document session notes and required reports in compliance with company, state, and funding source standards.
• Ensure client safety and uphold the dignity, privacy, and rights of all individuals served.

Company Standards of Excellence

Best Life ABA is committed to:
• Delivering effective evidence-based therapy.
• Maintaining a supportive environment focused on growth, respect, and empowerment.
• Ensuring consistency, reliability, and professionalism in every session.
• Providing high-quality training and ongoing support to all team members.
• Fostering collaboration with families, caregivers, and other service providers.

Ethical Practice Expectations

RBTs at Best Life ABA are expected to:
• Adhere to the BACB Ethics Code.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Protect confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Use reinforcement-based, least-restrictive interventions.
• Report concerns, incidents, or potential ethical violations promptly.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and respect in all interactions.

Support of Children and Families

Best Life ABA Prioritizes:
• Supporting children with compassion and encouragement.
• Empowering families through communication, guidance, and partnership.
• Respecting cultural, developmental, and individual differences.
• Creating a positive and engaging environment that fosters learning and success.

Qualifications
• Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (required). Training to prepare for the RBT exam is available for those seeking the certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent (required); college coursework in psychology, education, or related fields preferred.
• Experience working with children or individuals with developmental differences preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and meet all compliance requirements.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

Work Environment
• Sessions occur in clinics, and on occasion, in a community setting.
• Physical requirements may include lifting up to 25 lbs, active play, and safely managing challenging behaviors.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • •Delivering effective evidence-based therapy
  • •Adhere to the BACB Ethics Code
  • •Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and respect in all interactions
  • •Creating a positive and engaging environment that fosters learning and success
  • •Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (required)
  • •Training to prepare for the RBT exam is available for those seeking the certification
  • •Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
  • •Ability to pass a background check and meet all compliance requirements
  • •Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others

Benefits

  • •Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
  • •Expected hours: 32 per week

Responsibilities

  • •A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct 1:1 ABA therapy to children by implementing treatment plans designed by a BCBA
  • •They collect accurate data, support skill development, and assist with behavior reduction using evidence-based strategies
  • •RBTs maintain professionalism, follow ethical guidelines, and work closely with families to promote positive outcomes
  • •Implement behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs as designed by the supervising BCBA
  • •Collect accurate, real-time data on all targeted behaviors and skill goals
  • •Follow all treatment protocols with fidelity to ensure consistency and progress
  • •Assist in behavior reduction strategies using ethical, evidence-based ABA practices
  • •Maintain open, compassionate, and professional communication with families
  • •Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development
  • •Document session notes and required reports in compliance with company, state, and funding source standards
  • •Ensure client safety and uphold the dignity, privacy, and rights of all individuals served
  • •Maintaining a supportive environment focused on growth, respect, and empowerment
  • •Ensuring consistency, reliability, and professionalism in every session
  • •Providing high-quality training and ongoing support to all team members
  • •Fostering collaboration with families, caregivers, and other service providers
  • •Ethical Practice Expectations
  • •Maintain professional boundaries at all times
  • •Protect confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations
  • •Use reinforcement-based, least-restrictive interventions
  • •Report concerns, incidents, or potential ethical violations promptly
  • •Support of Children and Families
  • •Supporting children with compassion and encouragement
  • •Empowering families through communication, guidance, and partnership
  • •Respecting cultural, developmental, and individual differences
  • •Sessions occur in clinics, and on occasion, in a community setting
  • •Physical requirements may include lifting up to 25 lbs, active play, and safely managing challenging behaviors