{"id":1875,"date":"2025-11-03T11:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T11:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/?p=1875"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:41:16","slug":"sbt-levels-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/mariposa\/true-colors\/sbt-levels-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Growing Expertise: SBT Levels at Mariposa Autism Service Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At&nbsp;<strong>Centro de Servicios de Autismo Mariposa (MASC)<\/strong>, every child\u2019s progress begins with a knowledgeable, compassionate therapist. That\u2019s why our team participates in a specialized professional development model known as&nbsp;<strong>SBT Levels<\/strong>,&nbsp;a framework that supports clinicians as they grow their skills in&nbsp;<strong>Tratamiento Basado en Habilidades (TBH)<\/strong>&nbsp;for autism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SBT Levels represent more than training milestones, they reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care for families across&nbsp;<strong>Southern New Mexico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are SBT Levels?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SBT Levels are stages of professional growth that guide how clinicians develop and apply their skills in Skills-Based Treatment, an evidence-based approach that helps children build communication, cooperation, and emotional regulation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each level demonstrates increasing depth of understanding, clinical experience, and leadership within the field. This ensures that every member of the MASC team is continually learning and supported by peers and mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Seven SBT Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At MASC, every clinician is encouraged to \u201clevel up\u201d through structured training, supervision, and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1 \u2013 Education Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinicians gain foundational knowledge of SBT principles, focusing on understanding assent-based care and the science behind positive reinforcement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 2 \u2013 Application Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team members begin applying SBT strategies in real sessions, supported by supervision and hands-on training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 3 \u2013 Support Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinicians assist others in implementing treatment plans and begin contributing to team problem-solving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 4 \u2013 Lead Level:<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therapists take a leadership role in case planning, guiding newer staff while maintaining direct client support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 5 \u2013 Advanced Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professionals demonstrate advanced skill in adapting SBT to complex cases, focusing on communication, emotional regulation, and family collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 6 \u2013 Supervision Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clinicians mentor others, review treatment integrity, and promote clinical consistency across programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 7 \u2013 Consultation Level:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The highest level reflects mastery: guiding staff, consulting on complex cases, and ensuring MASC continues to provide the highest quality of behavioral care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why SBT Levels Matter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SBT Level system ensures that every child receives therapy from a clinician who is both skilled and supported. As our staff advance through these stages, they bring new insights, tools, and confidence to every session \u2014 enhancing outcomes for children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This framework also reflects our core values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trust and safety<\/strong>\u00a0in every therapeutic interaction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consistency and collaboration<\/strong>\u00a0across the clinical team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continuous professional growth<\/strong>\u00a0rooted in compassion and evidence-based care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Team for the Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By investing in professional development, MASC ensures that families in Do\u00f1a Ana County and throughout Southern New Mexico benefit from highly qualified professionals who never stop learning. Every clinician\u2019s journey through the SBT Levels is a reflection of our mission \u2014 to provide care that is respectful, innovative, and grounded in understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you visit MASC, you\u2019re not just meeting a therapist \u2014 you\u2019re meeting a member of a dedicated, evolving team working together to support your child\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Our SBT Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious to see who\u2019s part of our SBT program and where they are in their journey? Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/masc\/sbt\/sbt-team\/\">SBT Team page<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about the skilled professionals providing compassionate care for families in Southern New Mexico.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At&nbsp;Mariposa Autism Service Center (MASC), every child\u2019s progress begins with a knowledgeable, compassionate therapist. That\u2019s why our team participates in a specialized professional development model known as&nbsp;SBT Levels,&nbsp;a framework that supports clinicians as they grow their skills in&nbsp;Skills-Based Treatment (SBT)&nbsp;for autism. SBT Levels represent more than training milestones, they reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1876,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1875","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-true-colors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1875"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1875\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}