J-1 Visa Registered Behavior Technician Jobs
Registered Behavior Technician roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. State Department-designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 form, while your host employer provides the supervised ABA training environment required under the program.
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INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
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Job Description Summary:
Full Time - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. Rotational weekends
Position Responsibilities
- Assesses clinical and diagnostic data of the surgical population served.
- Troubleshoots unit specific equipment.
- Monitors patient hemodynamic response to interdisciplinary plan of care and intervenes appropriately.
- Performs tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Provides individualized teaching to patients/family requiring surgical procedures, telemetry monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
- Interprets ABG results and intervenes appropriately.
- Administers medications via PCA or Epidural pumps competently.
- Assess, monitor, and document patient response to chest tube management.
- Assesses clinical, diagnostic, and laboratory data of the population served.
- Prepares surgical patient and demonstrates care post operatively.
- Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit.
- Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift.
- Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.
- Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily.
- Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development.
- Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission.
- Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift.
- Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care.
- Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.
- Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
- Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.
- Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.
- Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.
- Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily.
- Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift.
- Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.
- Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.
- Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique.
- Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.
- Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.
- Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube.
- Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.
- Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of actual or potential skin breakdown.
- Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching.
- Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique.
- Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.
- Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of transfer summary. Ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.
- Demonstrates safe and correct use of restraints as per policy.
- Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.
- Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives every shift.
- Updates/revises patient care problem list and individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals, and/or change in medical status every shift.
- Evaluates patient length of stay and related transfer/discharge planning needs based on anticipated problems/needs, internal or community resources, and support systems.
- Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.
- Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.
- Documents competency in clinical skills annually.
- Attends staff meetings as required.
- Uses established lines of communication for resolution of problems and interpersonal conflict.
- Participates in PI program by identifying PI indicators of major aspects of care at the unit level.
- Collects PI data as assigned.
- Documents and charges supplies used daily.
Qualifications
License/Registration/Certification
- Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support, and Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
Education
- None
Experience
- Level I: Entry level.
Benefits:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
Degree Requirements:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Behavior Technician
Verify your RBT certification transfers internationally
The Behavior Analyst Certification Board issues the RBT credential globally, but your host employer's clinical supervisor must hold a BCBA license valid in the state where you'll work. Confirm this before accepting any offer.
Map your background to the right J-1 category
If you're currently enrolled in a psychology or education degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have post-degree work experience in ABA or behavioral health, the Trainee category is the appropriate fit.
Build a training plan before approaching host employers
J-1 visa Trainee placements require a detailed Individual Training Plan outlining learning objectives, supervision hours, and skill benchmarks. Drafting this document in advance shows host employers you understand the program's compliance structure.
Target employers with existing J-1 host agreements
Host employers must sign a formal agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor organization before your DS-2019 can be issued. Use Migrate Mate to find RBT roles at organizations already structured to support J-1 exchange visitors.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before qualifying for certain U.S. visa categories afterward. Government funding of your program or your country's Skills List determines whether this applies to you.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer letter
RBT roles under J-1 must involve substantive training, not routine service delivery alone. Confirm that your offer letter specifies required weekly supervision by a BCBA, since USCIS and your designated sponsor will both review whether the placement qualifies as genuine exchange.
Registered Behavior Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Registered Behavior Technician role?
The Trainee category applies if you hold a degree in psychology, education, or a related behavioral science field and have post-degree professional experience in ABA or behavior support. If you're still enrolled in a qualifying degree program, the Intern category is the appropriate path. The Specialist category may apply in narrower cases where your expertise is highly specialized and your placement is structured around knowledge exchange rather than supervised clinical training.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as an RBT, the employer or a separate organization?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your program compliance, and serve as your official sponsor on record. Your employer is the host organization, providing the supervised ABA environment. You need both: a designated sponsor to issue the DS-2019 and a host employer to provide the placement itself.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to RBTs on J-1 visas?
It may, depending on your nationality and how your program is funded. If your home country's government funds your exchange, or if your country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List and behavioral health is a listed field, the two-year requirement is triggered. This affects your ability to change to H-1B visa or apply for a green card directly after your J-1 ends. Your designated sponsor organization is required to inform you whether your DS-2019 carries this condition.
How do I find host employers in the U.S. open to J-1 Trainee placements for RBTs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Registered Behavior Technician roles at U.S. employers that are structured to host J-1 exchange visitors. Not every ABA clinic or behavioral health provider has an existing agreement with a designated sponsor, so identifying employers already familiar with J-1 host requirements saves significant time in the placement process.
What makes an RBT placement qualify as genuine exchange under J-1 rules?
The placement must involve substantive skill development, not simply filling a staffing gap. Your Individual Training Plan must specify measurable learning objectives, structured supervision hours with a licensed BCBA, and a clear progression of competencies tied to the Trainee program timeline. Placements that look identical to standard employment, with no documented training structure, risk being flagged by your designated sponsor or USCIS during compliance review.