What is the primary role of the RBT in the service delivery system?

• A. Develop new programs
• B. Relay session information to family
• C. Make treatment decisions
• D. Provide therapy to siblings

Answer: (B)

The RBT’s main function in the service delivery system is to implement the treatment plan and keep key stakeholders informed, especially the family. They run the sessions, collect and record data on the client’s behavior, and report progress and session results to the supervising BCBA and the family as directed. This communication helps the family stay informed about how the client is responding to interventions and what to expect next, which is essential for continued collaboration and consistency across settings.

Developing new programs is not within the RBT role; that responsibility sits with the supervisor (often a BCBA). Making treatment decisions independently is also outside their scope; those decisions are made by the supervisor based on data. Providing therapy to siblings isn’t a standard RBT responsibility unless the plan explicitly includes it. The emphasis is on implementing the plan, collecting data, and relaying session information to the family to support coordinated care.