A BCBA who is there when you need them
Ask questions, work through difficult situations, and get clinical direction directly from the BCBA leading your team.
Do meaningful RBT work with a BCBA who has your back
Find local opportunities with independent, BCBA-owned practices where you can get responsive clinical support, be thoughtfully matched to your work, and keep growing in your career.
What makes Headstart different
Too many RBTs are given a program and expected to figure out the rest on their own. Their BCBA is stretched across too many cases, supervision feels like a box to check, and when a difficult moment arises, there’s no one available to help.
The practices we work with are built differently.
More time for real supervision
Headstart practices provide more than twice the industry-standard level of clinical supervision, creating more time for feedback, coaching, and case discussion.
Mentorship for wherever you’re headed
Learn directly from experienced BCBAs whether you’re working toward becoming a BCBA or simply want to become even better at the RBT work you do today.
A role that considers your life, too
When we match you with opportunities, we consider your availability, location, experience, schedule preferences, and what kind of consistency matters to you.
Headstart makes the match. The practice supports you.
Headstart partners with independent, BCBA-owned ABA practices looking for great RBTs. The practice — not Headstart — employs you, supervises you, and supports you day to day.
That means you work directly with the clinician who makes care decisions, gives feedback, and steps in when you need support.
- Finds and facilitates the match
- Your BCBA
- Hires, supervises, and supports you
We don’t just send you to the next open case
We take time to understand what you’re looking for, then help you explore opportunities that make sense for your experience, availability, location, and goals.
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Apply and tell us what you’re looking for
Apply to an opening and tell us about your experience, where you live, when you’re available, and what matters to you in your next role.
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We talk through fit and identify a match
A quick conversation with the Headstart RBT team so we understand the kind of client, schedule, support, and environment you’re looking for.
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Meet the BCBA you’d work with
You meet the BCBA who owns the practice and would lead your clinical team. You both decide whether it feels like a good fit.
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The practice hires and supports you
The ABA practice makes the offer and becomes your employer, your clinical team, and the people you work with every day.
What it feels like to have a BCBA who has your back
What I enjoy most about [my BCBA] is that she is always there when I need her. I love working with her, and she has taught me so much.
“[My BCBA] makes herself available when questions or concerns arise and is quick to jump in and help.”
“[My BCBA] listens to her staff, is ethical, and genuinely cares about her clients and team.”
“[My BCBA] is easygoing and easy to communicate with, regardless of the situation.”
Thinking about becoming a BCBA?
If becoming a BCBA is one of your goals, let us know. Many independent practices we work with offer supervised fieldwork, hands-on clinical experience, and direct feedback from experienced BCBAs.
You don’t need to be pursuing BCBA certification to find a role that fits. We’ll keep your goals in mind as we help you explore opportunities.
Find an RBT role that fits
Browse current opportunities with independent, BCBA-owned practices in your area.
Don't see the right fit yet?
Openings change as practices grow and new clients begin care. Send us your application and we'll notify you when there's a match for you.
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