Behavior Technician

Job Summary

Provides direct behavioral therapy to children with ASD by implementing individualized treatment and behavior plans under the supervision of a BCBA. Collects data, teaches functional skills, manages challenging behaviors, and ensures adherence to clinic policies, safety standards, and documentation requirements.

Education & Experience

• Required: High school diploma/GED
• Required: Registered Behavior Technician from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required post-hire within 120 days
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's degree and experience in a clinical or educational setting supporting children with educational, communication, or behavioral challenges

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Human Behavior
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to form and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with patients
• Ability to work well in a team atmosphere and collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment and behavior plans based on initial and ongoing assessment by the BCBA
• Provides developmentally appropriate, individualized learning environments for each client
• Maintains routine supervision documentation
• Teaches clients functional skills and manages challenging behaviors as determined by individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans
• Prepares and organizes materials for assigned clients, including program books and language targets; updates progress notes and case-manages assigned program books
• Writes daily session notes in the EPIC medical records system and forwards them to the BCBA for review and signature
• Maintains daily upkeep of program materials and client work areas, including data collection, probing, graphing, updating program books, and replenishing materials
• Passes RBT competencies (e.g., pairing with reinforcement, manding, general session structure, NET) at the required criterion (e.g., 80%)
• Participates in staff meetings, mandatory in-service trainings, and other assigned meetings; represents the clinic professionally and courteously
• Ensures the health and safety of clients and assist with health and hygiene practices
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards, including HIPAA and FERPA
• Understands and practices the guiding principles of the clinic and addresses operational issues as needed
• Completes and retains Monthly and Final Experience Verification forms if enrolled in a graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis

Physical And Environmental Demands

• No exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold
• No handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment
• No working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours
• No travelling to offsite locations
• No activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature
• No work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality
• Occasional bending
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds
• Occasional lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds
• Occasional lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more
• Occasional climbing
• Occasional crawling
• Occasional crouching/stooping
• Frequent standing
• Frequent walking
• Frequent sitting
• Frequent reaching
• Frequent pushing/pulling
• Frequent twisting
• Occasional kneeling

Time Type

Full time

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

100%

Work Shift

Rotating