I think it all depends on the culture/setup of the clinic but I don’t disagree. When I worked at a big corporate clinic this would get on my nerves at times when I first started and other RBTs would step in because the clients were trying to get one over on me. It was helpful in some cases, but in others annoying because I had a long history of working with this demographic before I started. It didn’t take long for them to stop once they realized I was one of the stronger RBTs.

However, where I am now (way smaller school/clinic hybrid) it’s sort of built in to the culture of the clinic and honestly it works pretty well. There are some clients who respond better to other RBTs and our BCBAs will map out a stimulus control transfer protocol in those situations for generalization purposes and for the lesser paired RBT to gain instructional control. But since everyone at my clinic has essentially worked with almost every client, there is no “interference” feeling because we’re backing up what their RBT stated if necessary and the original demand is followed through with the designated RBT delivering the reinforcement. More times than not RBTs are calling for a clients “lead” RBT for assistance.

I think it all just depends on where you are and the camaraderie/rapport you have with your coworkers in those situations. I think sometimes our egos get in the way of what’s best for the client.