What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician position at Behavior and Education (BAE)?
Job description
BAE provides Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to individuals with autism and other neurodiversities that is person-centered using assent-based assessments, interventions, and goal planning.
Behavior Technicians work with clients in a variety of settings, such as schools, home, and clinics. Our interventions focus on identifying strengths, building upon those strengths, and teaching skills that are socially valid to individuals and their families. Whether you are new to ABA or continuing in your practice, you will learn, grow, and advance your professional career within BAE through extensive training, hands on supervision and ongoing collaboration.
BAE requires Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification for our Behavior Technicians and covers all costs associated with maintaining certification.
Advanced behavior technicians who are working towards MA certification are eligible to apply to our Behavior Consultant supervised fieldwork position, leading towards a career as a BCBA. In this position, you will gradually experience behavioral analytic activities through the use of a portfolio and BCBA mentorship that will prepare you for your next steps.
The Behavior Technician Mission
- Understand and apply the foundational techniques of applied behavior analysis
- Implement ABA treatment programs under the design and supervision of a BCBA
- Use clinical judgment throughout session to adjust techniques for best learning outcomes
- Offer parent training in a helpful and nonjudgmental partnership with caregivers
- Choose approaches that are respectful, age appropriate, and motivating
- Use a compassionate manner to de-escalate and diffuse, and get back to learning
- Prioritize functional communication and developing replacement behaviors
- Implement goals and collect data with fidelity
- Communicate frequently and proactively with team members
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, child development, education, or another human services field
- Experience working with individuals of various ages and disabilities
- Must be comfortable driving at least a 10 mile radius
- Ability to move quickly and engage in physical interventions when needed (specifically requires agility to bend/stoop, lift/hold up to 50 lbs, and to physically support the client's weight using appropriate procedures and team supports)
- RBT Certification
- NV LRBT
So many benefits
Working at BAE has some great perks!
- Market competitive hourly rate, based on education and experience factors
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days of full time employment
- Paid time off accrual
- Mileage reimbursement and paid drive time between appointments
- Rerouted or paid for same-day cancelled sessions
- Paid trainings provided upon hire and throughout employment
- RBT renewal reimbursement or up front cost coverage
- Materials and technology supports for session
- High level of BCBA and leadership team involvement
- Supervised fieldwork models
- Systematic professional career progression
- Tuition discount partnerships with Capella University, Pepperdine, National University and Florida International University
- Discounts through Great Work Perks ranging from groceries, dining, travel, retail shopping, auto services, theme parks, movie tickets and more!
Behavior And Education provides services in Southern California throughout the greater Los Angeles area, South Bay beach cities, Long Beach and Orange County, Inland Empire, High Desert regions of antelope and apple valleys, San Gabriel Valley, and San Fernando Valley; as well as in Las Vegas, and Nevada.
ABA therapy is an effective approach to behavior change and skill development. Our clients learn meaningful skills through fun and motivating teaching interactions. In a recent independent survey sent to our clients, 90% of BAE clients indicated the quality of their family's life has improved since their child began services with BAE.
Make a positive change in your life and the lives of others!
For more information, visit our website at: www.BAEtherapy.com
