What is the supervisor's overall responsibility with regards to an RBT?

The supervisor's overall responsibility regarding an RBT encompasses a comprehensive oversight of the RBT's work, ensuring that all practices align with best behavioral principles and ethical standards. This includes not just answering questions or supervising client meetings but also actively guiding and supporting the RBT in implementing treatment plans effectively. The supervisor must ensure that the RBT is competent in their skills, providing ongoing training and feedback as necessary.

In this supervisory role, the supervisor must remain accountable for the overall effectiveness of the services delivered by the RBT. This means they need to monitor the RBT's data collection and intervention implementations to ensure quality and fidelity to the prescribed treatment. Supervisors are expected to provide regular performance evaluations, ongoing training opportunities, and assist RBTs in ethical decision-making, ultimately bearing the responsibility for the outcomes of the interventions provided by the RBT.