RBT-Only Staffing Models

Navigating Requirements to Ensure all Behavior Technicians are Certified

Original Air Date: September 25, 2025

Short title:  RBT-Only Staffing Models

CEU offered: 1.0 BACB Learning CEU

Webinar Duration: 60 minutes

Instructors:

  • Jessica Hudson, MA, BCBA, LBA
  • Kaylin Stegall, BA, RBT


Abstract:

Many autism service providers are finding themselves in situations where they can no longer allow behavior technicians without certification as an RBT to provider billable services. This webinar will address those questions raised by autism service providers about the logistics of shifting to an RBT-only staffing system given these new requirements.

This 60-minute presentation will provide an in-depth look at The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s structured approach to hiring and onboarding behavior technicians, designed to cultivate high-quality Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Attendees will learn how the Center integrates values-based recruitment, competency-driven onboarding, and ongoing performance support to ensure technicians are not only well-prepared for certification but also aligned with the clinical and cultural standards of the organization.

The session will outline each phase of the process—from initial candidate screening and interview protocols to onboarding milestones, mentorship systems, and fidelity checks. Emphasis will be placed on how this process supports technician growth in the ABA therapy clinic setting. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their own hiring and onboarding systems, ultimately driving better outcomes for clients and teams alike.

Learning Objectives

  1. Attendees will learn how to integrate values-based recruitment to successfully structure their candidate selection process. 
  2. Attendees will learn how to ensure competency-driven onboarding.
  3. Attendees will learn how to manage ongoing performance support to ensure technicians are well-prepared for high-quality service provision.


Instructor(s)

Jessica Hudson

Jessica Hudson is the Executive Director of The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment, bringing nearly two decades of experience and dedication to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). A native of Lexington, South Carolina, Jessica began her academic journey at the University of South Carolina before relocating to Miami, Florida, where she completed her undergraduate studies at Florida International University. While in Miami, Jessica continued her career in ABA, joining the staff training and quality assurance department of a local ABA company. Over the course of five years, she honed her skills in organizational development and staff performance, laying the foundation for her future leadership roles. She later earned her master’s degree from Ball State University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Throughout her career, Jessica has consistently held roles focused on staff training and development, reflecting her deep commitment to cultivating excellence within ABA organizations. Her passion for the science of behavior analysis is matched by her enthusiasm for the organizational and operational aspects of service delivery, making her a dynamic leader in the field. At The Unumb Center, Jessica is actively involved in the oversight of the ABA therapy clinic as well as their adult residential community and continues to champion high-quality, evidence-based services while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.