Behavior Technician Jobs in Florida

Behavior Technician jobs in Florida represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in autism services, school-based behavioral support, and community mental health programs, with openings at every level from entry-level to lead technician. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the largest share of postings, where established providers like Centria Autism, Behavioral Concepts, and Autism Spectrum Therapies maintain ongoing hiring pipelines. The highest demand is in ABA therapy, early intervention, and crisis de-escalation across pediatric and school settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles181+
Top employerHealthPRO Heritage
Top cityTampa, FL
Cities hiring96
Work type98% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Infinity Behavior
Saint Cloud, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$20 - $24/hr
RBT Certification

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Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time
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Registered Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time
ICBD
Saint Augustine, Florida
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$40k - $47k/yr
RBT Certification

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Registered Behavior Technician
2Hope Behavioral Center
Wimauma, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$25 - $27/hr
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Registered Behavior Technician
2Hope Behavioral Center
Tampa, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$25 - $27/hr
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Registered Behavior Technician - Part Time
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Registered Behavior Technician - Part Time
Vida Counseling Group
Sarasota, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$26 - $30/hr
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Behavior Technician Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tampa
12 jobs
Jacksonville
8 jobs
Orlando
6 jobs
Palm Bay
6 jobs
Davenport
5 jobs
De Funiak Springs
5 jobs
Lakeland
4 jobs
Coral Springs
4 jobs
Brandon
3 jobs

Behavior Technician Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

HealthPRO Heritage
HealthPRO Heritage9 open roles
ICBD
ICBD7 open roles
Children's Behavior Therapy
Children's Behavior Therapy4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in behavior technician jobs across Florida.

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential issued or recognized by the BACB required
  • High school diploma or equivalent with ongoing college enrollment preferred
  • Experience implementing ABA therapy under Board Certified Behavior Analyst supervision
  • Ability to pass a Florida Level 2 background screening and fingerprinting
  • Reliable transportation to travel between home, school, or clinic locations
  • CPR and basic first aid certification current or obtainable within 30 days of hire

Behavior Technician Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a behavior technician in Florida?

The standard path in Florida is to earn the Registered Behavior Technician credential through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. You need a high school diploma, completion of a forty-hour training program, a competency assessment signed by a supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and a passing score on the RBT examination. Florida employers also require a Level 2 background check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement before you begin working with clients.

Which companies hire behavior technicians in Florida?

Companies currently hiring behavior technicians in Florida include HealthPRO Heritage, ICBD, and Children's Behavior Therapy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large network of autism service centers, school districts, and Medicaid-funded behavioral health agencies creates a consistently wide employer base across the state.

Which Florida cities have the most behavior technician jobs?

Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando have the most behavior technician openings in Florida. The distribution follows population density and the concentration of autism clinics, public school districts, and behavioral health organizations in South Florida and the major Central Florida and Tampa Bay metro corridors, where the largest regional providers maintain multiple service locations.

Are there remote behavior technician jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Behavior technician work is hands-on by nature, requiring direct one-on-one contact with clients in homes, schools, or clinics, so fully remote roles make up a small share of the market. About 2% of behavior technician openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth parent training or data review rather than direct client sessions.

How can I get hired as a behavior technician in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Florida's large ABA clinic networks, which routinely hire candidates with no prior experience and provide the required forty-hour RBT training on the job. Providers like Centria Autism and Behavioral Concepts run structured onboarding programs for new hires across their Florida locations. Candidates with backgrounds as paraprofessionals, teacher's aides, or childcare workers in Florida school districts have a recognized advantage, and completing the RBT credential before applying strengthens any application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to behavior technician jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to behavior technician jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Florida employers. Search the listings for roles that match your location, experience level, and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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