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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Des Moines, IA - ABA - Mon–Fri afternoons, Part-Time

Step Ahead ABA·Des Moines, Iowa

$21 - $23/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Des Moines, IA - ABA - Mon–Fri afternoons, Part-Time · $21 - $23/hr

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How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -39% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Des Moines, Iowa ($34.50/hr, n=34)
  • 75 similar openings in the Des Moines area · median $34.00/hr
$17.00/hr · p10p90 · $200/hr
this role: $21.00/hrmedian $34.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 34 posted behavioral health roles in Des Moines, Iowa rates. This role sits in the 14th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 39% below the Des Moines, Iowa median for behavioral health roles.

Deliver direct ABA therapy sessions to a client based on a treatment plan developed by a BCBA. Collect session data and submit clinical notes while maintaining active engagement during sessions.

$21–$23/hour billable · Mon–Fri afternoons · in-home in Des Moines Step Ahead ABA has an in-home case open in Des Moines and we're looking for the right RBT for it.

Is this your match?

You're free Mon–Fri afternoons You've worked with teenage clients A BCBA is already assigned to this case and already covers this region If those are a yes, apply.

Our placement team will walk you through the exact days, times and neighborhood at interview, before you commit to anything.

Already an RBT at Step Ahead?

Read this first.

Our current RBTs get first look at every new case.

We fill from inside before we go outside, for two reasons: our clients get continuity, and our RBTs get the hours.

If you're accruing supervision hours toward your BCBA and this matches your availability, we'd love to place you.

Message your placement coordinator or apply here.

Cases fill quickly.

If this posting is up, the case is still open.

We take postings down the day a client is matched.

Why Step Ahead ABA We believe every autistic child and their family deserves access to therapy, no matter their income.

Step Ahead supports families on Medicaid across Iowa, and we go the extra mile to keep those plans open.

Every family gets a dedicated care manager and a schedule built around their real week.

We also believe great therapy starts with great technicians.

Great technicians deserve real support, flexible hours, competitive pay, and a career path they can see.

How placement works We match RBTs to cases on two things: what the client clinically needs, and whose schedule fits.

We're straight with you about where a case is and what it asks before you take it, and we won't put you somewhere that doesn't work for your week.

What we won't do is pretend you're picking from a menu — the client's needs come first, and that's the job.

The clinical side You deliver 97153 direct therapy to a treatment plan and behavior intervention plan written by the BCBA who assessed the client.

Your BCBA is assigned before you start.

You get the plan, an introduction, and the family's care manager as support.

Supervision is supportive.

Requirements

Requires an active RBT certification with the BACB and prior ABA experience. Candidates must have reliable transportation and a high school diploma or equivalent.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Care
  • ABA Therapy
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Data Collection
  • Behavioral Health
  • Behavior Intervention

Benefits

  • Floating holidays
  • Tuition support
  • Bonus pay
  • Cancellation protection
  • Degree support

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $23/hr
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Step Ahead ABA

At Step Ahead ABA, we believe that families deserve more than just support—they deserve exceptional care. That’s why we’re committed to raising the bar in ABA therapy and setting a new standard for what quality care looks like. Our team is on a mission to redefine the field with...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypeSelf-Owned
Size11-50 employees
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Your Step Ahead BCBA provides competency assessments, observation, and feedback you can use — not just a signature.

You collect session data and submit notes for the work you do.

Non-billable time is paid, and the rate is below.

Our BCBAs and clinical directors are experienced and here to support you.

Who thrives at Step Ahead The RBTs who do best with us are passionate about their kiddos.

They read the plan before the session, tell their BCBA when something looks off instead of waiting for supervision day, and treat a family's home like a family's home.

They show up consistently, and they treat each child like the gem they are.

You want a real career supporting children with autism, and a team of RBTs and BCBAs around you in a company that actually gives you flexibility.

What this role requires Active RBT certification with the BACB.

Not certified yet?

Step Ahead offers complimentary support to get there — see our Behavior Technician posting.

High school diploma or equivalent Prior ABA experience Availability Mon–Fri afternoons Comfort working in a family's home Reliable transportation Able to stay active and engaged in session What you get From $21–$23 per hour for direct therapy. $10 per hour for paid non-billable time — training and required meetings, a small share of the week.

You know both numbers before you start.

Bonuses for cancelled sessions.

A client cancellation shouldn't wipe out your week.

Floating holidays by level.

Capella University partnership — discounted tuition and degree support, plus BCBA supervision and a pathway if that's where you're headed.

Benefits at 40 hours a week.

Our placement team will tell you what else is open near you.

Apply below and our placement team will be in touch.

Step Ahead ABA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

Market context

Behavioral health roles in Iowa remain competitive

Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.

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