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Role overview

This entry-level clinical position supports delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a Behavioral Health Technician / Direct Therapist, you will collect behavioral data, implement treatment plans under supervision, assist with parent/staff training, and help maintain program materials. This role provides hands-on ABA experience and a clear pathway to completing RBT requirements.

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What You’ll Do

• Collect and record objective data on client behavior and progress.
• Assist lead therapists with graphing, summarizing data, and updating programs.
• Write progress notes, create session materials, and maintain program books.
• Implement baseline, treatment, parent-training, and generalization sessions.
• Prepare and clean up session areas and equipment.
• Support dissemination and review of protocols; assist with staff and parent training.
• Provide direct one-on-one or small-group therapy following prescribed behavioral protocols.
• Shadow and co-treat as required (minimum 2–4 contact hours/week).
• Assume lead therapist duties temporarily when needed.
• Report parent concerns, safety issues, and suspected child abuse per policy and local law.

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and proof of vehicle registration/insurance.
• Ability to check and respond to email daily.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks (kneeling, lifting, rapid movement, restraining when required for safety).
• Able to be physically present at client sites and travel between locations as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; dependable work ethic.
• Willingness to work with children across the ASD spectrum and in home, school, and clinic settings.

Preferred

• 60 college credits or degree in Psychology, Education, Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
• ~1 year of clinical/home/school experience providing direct services to children with developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience in reputable clinic, home, or school ABA programs.
• Interest in completing RBT certification quickly and participating in ongoing professional training.

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Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent changes of posture (kneel, squat, crouch, sit, stand) throughout shifts.
• Ability to follow and respond to clients at pace and pivot quickly.
• Ability to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment and assist with safe transport when required.
• Manual dexterity for computer and documentation tasks.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods for documentation and training.
• Willingness to be supervised and to participate in required clinical supervision (e.g., minimum supervision hours as per RBT/BACB requirements).

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Training, Certifications & Career Path

• Maintain up-to-date CPR, seizure training, mandated reporter training, and any site-required certifications.
• Complete required on-boarding and IBHS trainings in a timely manner.
• Complete the RBT process with the BCBA board within the first 3 months of hire and recertify per BACB timelines.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and supervised clinical experience toward certification.

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Reporting & Team

• Report to the Supervising Behavior Analyst for case-specific questions and clinical supervision.
• Report to Human Resources for employee-related matters.
• Coordinate with Office Manager for scheduling, billing, and technology support.
• Personnel supervised: none (may provide on-case supervision to direct therapists pursuing RBT).

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time (per the source posting).
• Estimated annual compensation shown in the source: $71,707 (estimated).
• Schedule will include in-person client sessions across assigned locations; travel between client sites is expected.

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Additional notes & candidate support

Careertakes (acting as a third-party recruiter) has replaced the employer name with "Confidential Client" in this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process and on the job; please indicate accommodation needs early in the process so they can be addressed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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