About This Role
This role involves providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. You'll work directly with clients to implement behavior intervention plans, collect data on progress, and help reinforce positive behaviors during sessions. Many positions are structured as dual roles for those already employed at the Bradley School as Classroom Behavior Specialists, allowing you to expand your responsibilities across both settings. You'll need to be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with clients who may have developmental or behavioral challenges. This is a good fit for candidates pursuing or holding RBT certification who want hands-on clinical experience in a structured healthcare environment. The role requires reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting client progress through consistent, evidence-based practices.
$25–$45/hr
School / Hospital
Days · PRN / Per Diem
BCBA certification
Location & Routes
- Base city: Portsmouth, NH
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active BCBA certification from BACB in good standing
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Therapy Jobs in Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth, New Hampshire therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in Portsmouth can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
Full Job Details
SUMMARY: A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is a paraprofessional who works under the direct supervision of a BCBA.
RBT will serve as a dual job for those already employed by the Bradley School, typically those in the role of a Classroom Behavior Specialist.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements individualized behavior intervention plans, behavior support plans, skills acquisition programs, and classroom/school-wide behavioral programs.
Consistently implement plans with fidelity (under BCBAs direction) and prepares program materials which could include both academic and behavioral stimuli.
Treatment protocols may include a wide variety of domains such as toilet training or other activities of daily living (ADLs), communication, social, sensory, educational, behavioral, and/or medical.
Collects skill acquisition and behavior reduction data utilizing a variety of data collection methods.
May also collect data on acquisition of behavioral chains and shaping programs.
Displays/organizes data collected using Excel by inputting data, making spreadsheets, and graphing.
Follows the behavioral standards for visual display of data. • Accepts feedback appropriately and applies feedback and training on ABA job performance given by the BCBA.
Provides behavior support inside and outside of the classroom when applicable which could include during arrival/dismissal, transitions, playground, academics, etc.
Provides direct 1:1 therapy service when appropriate including collecting data for PCA logs and submitting monthly per the district requirements.
RBTs also collaborate with other members of the treatment team, including clinicians, BCBAs, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators.
Attends and participates in staff or team meetings as requested by BCBA/supervisor.
Expected and required to report to BCBA or Supervisor any client incidences/variances or complaints.
Must have 5% supervision by BCBA monthly.
Supervision will occur before or after arrival/dismissal.
RBT is responsible for obtaining documentation/proof of supervision needed to maintain certification as an RBT.
Must abide by the RBT Ethics Code MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications: The RBT will be an employee in good standing in another role in the organization (e.g., Classroom Behavior Specialist) and will have completed the coursework (40 hour RBT training course) and other requirements (competency assessment with onsite BCBA, application to BACB, RBT exam) outlined by the BACB to become an RBT.
Once obtained, RBT certification must be maintained yearly by completing maintenance requirements outlined by the BACB.
The RBT will be proficient in the use of Excel.
Supervision: The RBT will report to the BCBA for work done as an RBT.
Duties outside the scope of administering RBT tasks (i.e., tasks done as a Classroom Behavior Specialist) will be supervised by the Behavioral Coordinator.
Limitations: RBTs may not work independently of a BCBA supervisor.
No independent assessment or treatment activities are permitted without the knowledge and direction of the BCBA supervisor.
Pay Range: $20.96-$34.61 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location: LSS-Portsmouth-2820 East Main Rd - 2820 East Main Rd Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871 Work Type: per diem school days Work
Shift: Day Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England.
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