A Qualitative Analysis of Variables Contributing to Registered Behavior Technicians' Burnout and Turnover in Florida.

Jessica A Nastasi, Kacie M McGarry, Kerri P Peters, Yanerys León, Janelle K Bacotti, Nicole Gravina

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Jessica A NastasiDepartment of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida, 945 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7119-3394

Kacie M McGarryDepartment of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida, 945 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2064-0625

Kerri P PetersDepartment of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1325-7764

Yanerys LeónDepartment of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, FL USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6145-1089

Janelle K BacottiDepartment of Psychology, University of Miami, Miami, FL USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3977-3978

Nicole GravinaDepartment of Psychology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida, 945 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL 32611 USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8210-7159

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Abstract

Despite the increasing number of registered behavior technicians (RBTs) certified yearly, applied behavior-analytic organizations report difficulties in hiring and retaining RBTs in Florida. The current study evaluated RBTs' work experiences related to the shortage of RBTs in Florida, particularly work concerns that lead to burnout and turnover. Eleven RBTs were interviewed regarding their working conditions and perspectives on the RBT working conditions. A thematic analysis yielded four main themes: (1) challenges establishing and maintaining competency; (2) difficult working conditions; (3) a transient or unheard-of career; and (4) dissatisfaction with pay and benefits. Results suggested that RBTs' experiences vastly differed across organizations and that a combination of variables impact RBT burnout and turnover, which may contribute to burnout and turnover among RBTs in Florida. Implications for future research on RBT burnout and turnover and recommendations for organizations are discussed. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-024-01033-w.

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BurnoutRegistered behavior technicianRetentionTurnover

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DOI10.1007/s40617-024-01033-w

PMCPMC12779828

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