Behavioral Health Professional
Salary $21–$24 per hour
About the role
Make a meaningful difference, one child at a time. Join Maxim Healthcare as a Behavior Technician and help children and/or adults build skills that can support greater independence, communication, and connection. You’ll provide one-on-one support in home-based or community-based settings, depending on each client’s individual needs, while working alongside experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts. No two sessions are exactly alike, but every session provides an opportunity to celebrate progress and help someone reach an important goal.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenges
- Help individuals build social and communication skills
- Support families by addressing repetitive or restrictive behaviors
- Follow behavior-change plans created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Collect and document progress, milestones, and session information accurately
- Create encouraging, structured interactions during every session
Requirements
- Passion for working with individuals with special needs
- Strong communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Either:
- Completed college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, or human development; or
- At least one year of experience working with children as a Child Development professional, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, or Behavior Technician
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account, life insurance, and 401(k) savings plan
- College partnership and tuition reimbursement options
- Mileage reimbursement
- Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules available
- High session utilization and makeup hours available
- Awards and recognition program
- Opportunities to strengthen your behavioral-health skills and grow your career
Pay
$21–$24 per hour
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.