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Registered Behavior Technician - Smyrna

Project Play Therapy·Smyrna, Tennessee

Full Time·Part Time·Hybrid·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The role involves implementing individualized behavioral change therapy and providing high-quality supervision to RBTs. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and managing client treatment plans to ensure effective service delivery.

Who We Are

Project Play is on a mission to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. Everyday, we open our doors for hundreds of children, helping to foster their growth and independence. We continuously “show up” for our kids because we fiercely believe in our vision, that all children can reach their fullest potential!

Be Part of Our Village The Registered Behavior Technician position is an integral role in helping students reach their fullest potential by implementing quality service delivery.

In this position, you will change the game for clients receiving our services through our school-based and clinic-based teams by providing individualized, compassionate services under the supervision of BCBAs.

You will be a part of a family that is making a substantial impact in the community.

The ideal candidate for this position is a RBT who prioritizes passion, creativity, and collaboration to best serve the clients, parent/caregiver, or school team.

You will utilize critical thinking skills to best serve each client and their support system with direct support from a BCBA.

In this role, you will work closely with the BCBA to collaborate consistently to provide engage care for all families.

As a RBT with Project Play, you will be changing the game in the ABA field.

How We Change the Game A strong mission and vision that allows our core values to be lived out daily A work environment that prioritizes loving our village Client-first services that allow the practitioner to ethically individualize for every client using trauma-informed practices Supportive Leadership and Management team readily available An interdisciplinary model created with collaboration and education in mind Opportunities for professional development and growth through roundtables and leadership opportunities Why Be a RBT at Project Play In person support and supervision from management Opportunity to learn from a variety of BCBAs and other service providers (i.e., Occupational therapist, Speech-Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologists) to best serve the whole child Team meetings and social events to promote a positive work culture Opportunities to participate in professional development to continue to grow your skills Empower Your Skills By providing high-quality services by implementing behavioral change therapy with significant BCBA supervision Creatively engage students in skill building activities Collaborating with treatment team to collect data and produce reports to show impact of services and achievement of outcomes Upholding BACB Ethics code for RBTs Embrace the Perks Salaried or full time hourly position (ask us about part-time options, too!) Paid documentation time 401(k) match PTO and paid holidays Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Access to short term disability Online resources and therapy activities Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support Technology available Mileage reimbursement available depending on assignment Candidate Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or in the process of bachelor’s degree Willingness and ability to complete requirements to become a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board during the first 3 months employment At least 1 year of experience working with children Clean driving record Processes strong organization skills, a positive attitude, and a hold the belief that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right supports Be Part of Our Village The Behavior Analyst position is an integral role in helping students reach their fullest potential by facilitating quality service delivery.

In this position, you will change the game for clients receiving our services through our school-based and clinic-based teams by providing individualized, compassionate services by collaborating with other service providers and promoting an environment that serves the whole child.

You will be a part of a family that is making a substantial impact in the community.

The ideal candidate for this position is a BCBA who prioritizes passion, creativity, and collaboration to best serve the clients, parent/caregiver, or school team.

You will utilize critical thinking skills to best serve each client and their support system with direct support from a supervisor, who is also a BCBA.

In this role, you will have autonomy over client treatment recommendations, which allows you to individualize treatment for every client and use up-to-date research to provide cutting edge services.

As a BCBA with Project Play, you will serve as a leader to RBTs by providing high quality supervision and changing the game in the ABA field.

How We Change the Game A strong mission and vision that allows our core values to be lived out daily A work environment that prioritizes loving our village Client-first services that allow the practitioner to ethically individualize for every client using trauma-informed practices Supportive Leadership and Management team readily available An interdisciplinary model created with collaboration and education in mind Opportunities for professional development and growth through roundtables and leadership opportunities Why be a BCBA at Project Play In person support and supervision from management Opportunity to collaborate with a variety of BCBAs and other service providers (i.e., Occupational therapist, Speech-Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologists) to best serve the whole child Team meetings and social events to promote a positive work culture Client Support and Human Resource teams who take on insurance and employee management responsibilities Autonomy over client’s treatment plan, including goals, prescribed hours, and your supervision schedule that allows for flexibility and opportunities to work from home Opportunities to earn CEU credits on topics of your interest Empower Your Skills By providing high-quality services by managing your caseload and implementing behavioral change therapy with access to numerous skill assessments and correlating programming curriculums preloaded into CentralReach Providing effective parent/caregiver or teacher training in an accessible manner Conducting initial assessments, reassessments, or functional behavior assessments in a timely manner Overseeing a team of trained Registered Behavior Therapists by ensuring implementation of treatment with fidelity and supporting job satisfaction Collaborating with treatment team to collect data and produce reports to show impact of services and achievement of outcomes Upholding BACB Ethics code for BCBAs Embrace the Perks Salaried or full time hourly position (ask us about part-time options, too!) Paid documentation time 401(k) match PTO and paid holidays Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Access to short term disability CEU benefits Online resources and therapy activities Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support Technology available Mileage reimbursement available depending on assignment Candidate Qualifications Master’s Degree in Special Education (preferred) or another related field Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Tennessee State License as a Behavior Analyst from the Health-Related Board Possesses strong organization skills, a positive attitude, and a hold the belief that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right support Physical Demands Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of up to 30-50 lbs.

Typical workday may require approximately 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing Requires significant mobility, including the ability to stand up quickly from the ground and move rapidly to assist clients as needed Involves frequent stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching to safely support clients during therapy sessions or manage interfering behaviors effectively.

Demands fine finger dexterity for tasks such as writing, typing, and using therapeutic tools Could involve contact with individuals who display physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behaviors.

The ability to manage these situations safely and effectively is a critical aspect of the role Be Part of Our Village The Behavior Analyst position is an integral role in helping students reach their fullest potential by facilitating quality service delivery.

In this position, you will change the game for clients receiving our services through our school-based and clinic-based teams by providing individualized, compassionate services by collaborating with other service providers and promoting an environment that serves the whole child.

You will be a part of a family that is making a substantial impact in the community.

The ideal candidate for this position is a BCBA who prioritizes passion, creativity, and collaboration to best serve the clients, parent/caregiver, or school team.

You will utilize critical thinking skills to best serve each client and their support system with direct support from a supervisor, who is also a BCBA.

In this role, you will have autonomy over client treatment recommendations, which allows you to individualize treatment for every client and use up-to-date research to provide cutting edge services.

As a BCBA with Project Play, you will serve as a leader to RBTs by providing high quality supervision and changing the game in the ABA field.

How We Change the Game A strong mission and vision that allows our core values to be lived out daily A work environment that prioritizes loving our village Client-first services that allow the practitioner to ethically individualize for every client using trauma-informed practices Supportive Leadership and Management team readily available An interdisciplinary model created with collaboration and education in mind Opportunities for professional development and growth through roundtables and leadership opportunities Why be a BCBA at Project Play In person support and supervision from management Opportunity to collaborate with a variety of BCBAs and other service providers (i.e., Occupational therapist, Speech-Language Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologists) to best serve the whole child Team meetings and social events to promote a positive work culture Client Support and Human Resource teams who take on insurance and employee management responsibilities Autonomy over client’s treatment plan, including goals, prescribed hours, and your supervision schedule that allows for flexibility and opportunities to work from home Opportunities to earn CEU credits on topics of your interest Empower Your Skills By providing high-quality services by managing your caseload and implementing behavioral change therapy with access to numerous skill assessments and correlating programming curriculums preloaded into CentralReach Providing effective parent/caregiver or teacher training in an accessible manner Conducting initial assessments, reassessments, or functional behavior assessments in a timely manner Overseeing a team of trained Registered Behavior Therapists by ensuring implementation of treatment with fidelity and supporting job satisfaction Collaborating with treatment team to collect data and produce reports to show impact of services and achievement of outcomes Upholding BACB Ethics code for BCBAs Embrace the Perks Salaried or full time hourly position (ask us about part-time options, too!) Paid documentation time 401(k) match PTO and paid holidays Access to health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance Access to short term disability CEU benefits Online resources and therapy activities Mentorship and ongoing trainings/support Technology available Mileage reimbursement available depending on assignment Candidate Qualifications Master’s Degree in Special Education (preferred) or another related field Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Tennessee State License as a Behavior Analyst from the Health-Related Board Possesses strong organization skills, a positive attitude, and a hold the belief that all children can reach their fullest potential with the right support Physical Demands Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of up to 30-50 lbs.

Requires significant mobility, including the ability to stand up quickly from the ground and move rapidly to assist clients as needed.

Involves frequent stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching to safely support clients during therapy sessions or manage interfering behaviors effectively.

Requires fine finger dexterity for tasks such as writing, typing, and using therapeutic tools.

May involve contact with individuals who display physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behaviors.

The ability to manage these situations safely and effectively is a critical aspect of the role.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a related field and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing. A Tennessee State License as a Behavior Analyst and strong organizational skills are also required.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Collaboration
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Supervision
  • Treatment planning
  • Critical thinking
  • Report writing
  • Data collection
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Caseload management
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Skill building
  • Parent training
  • Functional behavior assessments
  • Behavioral change therapy

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Mentorship
  • Short term disability
  • Ongoing training
  • 401(k) match
  • CEU benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time, Part Time
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Smyrna, Tennessee
Posted
Apr 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Project Play Therapy

"At Project Play Therapy, we believe all children can reach their fullest potential. Our job is to help others see and celebrate each child’s unique gifts. We open doors by fostering opportunities for growth and independence…through PLAY!"

IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Demand for Registered Behavior Technician and behavior-analytic roles in Tennessee is often strongest in school and clinical settings serving students with behavioral support needs. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a BCBA in good standing, a Tennessee behavior analyst license, a related master’s degree, and strong organization. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then confirm licensure details and supervision expectations in the original posting.

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