Behavior Technician Autism Clinic

About the role

Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. The Behavior Technician I is primarily responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services. Program Director will determine which tasks a Behavior Technician may perform as a function of his or her training, experience, and competence.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
• Runs skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis
• Use contingencies of reinforcement and implements specific procedures for skill acquisition
• Works with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans
• Conducts preference assessments and assists with functional assessment procedures
• Reports variables that might affect the client (e.g., illness, relocation, medication)
• Generates objective session notes by describing what occurred during sessions
• Implements continuous/discontinuous measurement procedures and permanent product recording procedures
• Collects data and creates graphs
• Implements behavior reduction interventions and procedures
• Identifies the essential components of a written behavior reduction plan
• Complies with applicable legal, regulatory and workplace reporting requirements (e.g., mandatory abuse and neglect reporting)
• Communicates effectively with members, families, supervisor and other stakeholders
• Maintains professional boundaries with members, families and other stakeholders
• Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as they relate to the general nature of position

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED required
• Experience: One year verified experience volunteering or working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related disabilities
• Certification: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required (within 90 days from beginning the training curriculum)
• Regulatory:
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • Arizona Driver's License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meets insurance requirements, if required
  • Must possess and maintain Level 1 fingerprint clearance throughout employment
  • CPR and First Aid certification if required (Employer provides)
  • Initial current negative TB test result, if required (Employer provides)

Benefits

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO and employer paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision