Job Description

***Paid training for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential***

Position: Behavior Therapist for Autism (ABA)

Location: Milan NM

Reports to: Direct Clinical Supervisor (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Pay : $18-$21 DOE

Company Description

Behavior Change Institute is a nationally recognized service agency specializing in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for individuals diagnosed with autism and their families. We are looking for motivated professionals who share in our commitment to improving the well-being of others!

Job Description

Registered Behavior Technicians provide 1:1 behavioral intervention to individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. We provide direct services to both children and adults in a variety of settings including private homes schools clinics and community settings.

Behavior Technicians implement behavioral strategies to improve socially significant behaviors and quality of life. This includes implementation of a treatment plan developed by a BCBA addressing communication challenging behavior daily living safety and social skills. The Behavior Technician is responsible for monitoring patient progress by completing daily data collection and clinical documentation.

Essential Duties Include The Following:

• Communicate BCIs philosophy of positive behavioral practice compassion and respect
• Follow all policies and protocols set forth in the BCI employee handbook
• Collect daily data as prescribed by your supervisor (BCBA)
• Complete clinical documentation to communicate with team members and insurance funders about progress on goals and any barriers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records and documentation
• Implement the strategies outlined in the patients behavior intervention plan
• Timely communication with your supervisor about the child you are working with especially if there are any concerns
• Direct the childs caregivers and circle of support to your supervisor (BCBA) for any questions pertaining to the childs goals being addressed progress being made strategies to employ
• Maintain professional boundaries with the child family and circle of support per the BACB Professional and ethical Code of Conduct
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States
• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Pre-employment professional reference & criminal background check clearance
• Reliable transportation
• Complete CPR or BLS certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to obtain RBT credential through BACB within required timeframe
• Minimum of 1 years experience working with children adolescents and/or adults with special needs (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run walk sit stand (general mobility)
• Use hands reach with arms and lift or move up to 50lbs as needed
• Vision requirement for close distance and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
• Vocalizations required for verbal behavior training
• Full auditory functioning required
• Employee may be required to intervene in physically demanding behavioral interventions with physically aggressive clients

Schedule (Part time)

Four consecutive weeks days (Monday-Thursday / Tuesday-Friday) from 3-7pm for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.

OR
Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 3-7pm & one weekend day (Saturday / Sunday) for at least 3 consecutive hours per day.

Pay Differential: RBTs are able to receive a $2.00 per hour pay differential for all direct therapy services offered after hours.
After-hours is defined as:
Before 8:00 AM
After 6:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays

Part-time Benefits

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Counseling For Employees & Family Members
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Coverage

Mandatory Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training & Registration Process. Information on the RBT credential can be found at

Candidates selected for employment must complete the RBT training program (6 weeks) to help them obtain their RBT credential needed to work in this position unless candidates already have their RBT credential.

• 40 Hour online BACB approved coursework for the RBT credential (4 weeks)
• 10 Hour attendance of virtual online Skills Clinics (2 weeks)

After the RBT training is complete you will begin working with a client while you complete your formal skills competency checklist and take your RBT Exam within 60 days of working with clients RBT exam is provided at Pearson Professional Testing Center near you.

Behavior Change Institute is an approved RBT training center

Go to or call/text Kristy at to learn more

Information on the RBT credential can be found at

Behavior Change Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Monday to Friday, Weekend work,

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