Also called: ABA therapist, Behavior technician
Works one-on-one with children with autism, carrying out therapy plans designed by a BCBA.
RBTs play structured games with a child at home or in a clinic, teaching skills like asking for help or waiting for a turn, while recording data on a tablet. It's a common first job for psychology students.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma, 40-hour training, and RBT certification exam.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Special Education.
Growing much faster than average. Growing with ABA demand.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI tablets log data and suggest steps; working one-on-one with a child with autism stays human, though supervision ratios may shift.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to ABA therapy companies; many pay for the 40-hour RBT training First: 40-hour RBT training, competency check and BACB exam; must be 18
Classes: AP Psychology, Child development CTE class, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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