ABA Tech Pediatric Center Full Time

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) match

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Davenport University discount

Job summary

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an ABA Technician to support treatment plans and patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess needs, implement behavior plans under a BCBA, and document progress to help children, adults and families achieve meaningful outcomes. Excellent communication and reliability are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• RBT certification is preferred.
• BCABA certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Understanding of current ABA therapy principles.
• Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work or related health field desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess, create, and implement behavior plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
• Reviews behavior plans for progress and efficacy.
• Establish a positive working relationship with patients, parents and family members.
• Maintain a positive relationship with assigned patients and their families.
• Technicians must function as a member of the treatment team.
• Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.
• Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in required programmatic training.
• Provide support as needed to client and family.
• Performs other duties or functions as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Customer service

Organizational skills

Stress management

Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge

Education

Registered Behavioral Technician Certification

Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification

Graduate education in Psychology

Job description

What Will You Do?

As an ABA Technician at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. This position will assess patient care needs, implement treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassess treatment plan according to patient care needs, and will implement behavior change procedures under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The ABA Technician must demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to manage stressful situations, be able to work with others, have great organizational skills and ability to provide support and empathy as needed to children, adults, and families. The ABA Technician must be responsible, reliable, able to work independently, have exceptional problem solving skills. The ABA Technician must demonstrate excellent customer service and have enthusiasm about the program and the Pine Rest organization.

Cost Center

241 PCBH Ancillary

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess, create, and implement behavior plans under the guidance of a BCBA.


• Reviews behavior plans for progress and efficacy.


• Establish a positive working relationship with patients, parents and all other family members.


• Maintain a positive relationship with assigned patients and their families.


• Technicians must function as a member of the treatment team.


• Understands the principles of behaviorally based programming and design.


• Sustain a working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through training and educational opportunities available within Pine Rest or individually.


• Utilize processes in place for measuring patient behaviors.


• Responsible to document and report all necessary information according to established policies and procedures.


• Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.


• Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.


• Provide support as needed to client and family.


• Assist in identification of treatment barriers within the family system and/or with the client and develop a plan to assist in addressing those barriers.


• Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, professional excellence, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion.


• Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.


• Performs other duties or functions as assigned.


• Commitment to demonstrating Hospital and Residential Services Model of Care.

What Does This Role Require?

Education/Experience

• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification is preferred.


• Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification preferred.


• Knowledge through education or experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder.


• Understanding of the current therapy principles in area of expertise.


• On the job training or formal education in the application of ABA program principles.


• Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work or other areas related to Mental or Physical Health are desired but not required.

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans


• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest


• Generous PTO for full and part time employees


• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness


• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.


• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts. Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process. The equivalent base pay range for this position is $18.04 - $27.07. Your interview and offer letter will specify whether the role is hourly or salaried. Please note that this range does not include potential shift differentials, incentives, or bonuses, which may be part of the total compensation package. Final base pay will be determined based on location, experience, education, certifications, and FTE status.