Behavior Technician
About the role
Beachmont Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. In this role, you will work directly with children, adolescents, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them build communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
All newly hired Behavior Technicians complete Beachmont's paid 6-day training program, which includes: New Hire Orientation, HIPAA Training, Introduction to ABA, Reinforcement, Prompting, and Teaching Strategies, Skill Acquisition and Behavior Reduction Procedures, Data Collection and Documentation, Ethics and Professional Conduct, and In-Person Skills Competency Practicum. Training includes online learning, instructor-led training, role-play opportunities, and competency assessments.
Training cohorts are generally scheduled 9‑3 AM / 3:30 PM and 4:15‑6:15 PM. Cohort details:
- Cohort 1: Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2026 (Practicum Oct 5, 2026)
- Cohort 2: Oct 12 – Oct 16, 2026 (Practicum Oct 19, 2026)
- Cohort 3: Oct 26 – Oct 30, 2026 (Practicum Nov 2, 2026)
Responsibilities
- Implement individualized treatment plans under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Teach communication, social, self‑help, and daily living skills
- Collect behavioral data and complete session documentation
- Collaborate with families and clinical supervisors
- Help individuals increase independence and improve their overall quality of life
Realistic Job Preview: This is a hands‑on behavioral health position. Many clients receive ABA services because they engage in behaviors that interfere with learning, safety, relationships, or independence. Behavior Technicians should expect to work with individuals who may exhibit:
- Elopement (running away)
- Tantrums
- Aggression, including hitting, pushing, pinching, scratching, kicking, or biting
- Property destruction
- Self‑injurious behavior
- Refusal or non‑com