Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - LEAD

Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital • Las Vegas, Nevada, United States • Posted May 14, 2026

About the Role

The RBT is a credentialed paraprofessional who assists in the implementation of behavior intervention to patients on the Specialized Needs Unit (SNU). As a Lead, this position assists in the planning, facilitating, and evaluating of RBT activities with oversight of unit safety and programming.  



  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of key ABA concepts and techniques;

  • Monitor patient progress; communicating information regarding patients behavior to other members of treatment team;

  • Assesses and reports on behavior program needs regarding materials, staff education, and program curriculum;

  • Participates in treatment planning by providing input about patient concerns, needs, and strengths.

  • Assists Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) in implementing patient treatment plans using the behavior skills training approach: 1) Describe the interventions 2) Demonstrate the interventions 3) Have the MHT demonstrate the intervention 4) ...