ABA Technician - BRAINS Clinic, Part-Time (Up to 20 Hours Weekly)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & life insured

403(b) retirement match

Generous PTO for full and part time

Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition discount with Davenport Univ.

Job summary

Pine Rest is seeking an ABA Technician to join our home-based ABA program, working one-on-one with children on the autism spectrum. You’ll help them learn, grow, and thrive with ABA therapy; training is provided.

Perfect for students or caregivers seeking flexible hours, from as little as 5 hours per week to up to 40 hours per week, with evenings 4–7pm often available.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification preferred.
• Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Understanding of 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 related health fields are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement ABA treatment plans with the team.
• Reassess plans according to patient needs and adjust interventions.
• Implement behavior change procedures under supervision.
• Provide excellent customer service and support to children and families.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Reliable

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Registered Behavioral Technician Certification

Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification

Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work or related health fields

Job description

Work Shift

First Second Shift (United States of America)

Cost Center

358 BRAINS

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

First Second Shift (United States of America)

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

Make a Real Impact — Flexible Part-Time or Full-Time Work with Kids on the Autism Spectrum!

Looking for a rewarding job that fits your busy college schedule? Join our home-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program, where you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorders, helping them learn, grow, and thrive!

Perfect for you if you have experience working with kids — whether as a camp counselor, babysitter, parent, tutor, or in childcare.

What You’ll Do

• Provide in-home support to children using ABA therapy (training provided!)
• Build meaningful connections and celebrate small wins every day
• Work as little as 5 hours/week or up to 40 hours/week — we’ll match your schedule!

We’re Looking For

• Energetic, compassionate individuals who love working with kids
• Reliable availability for at least 3 evenings/week (4–7pm)

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 the Certified ABA Specialist. 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. Our ABA Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first‑hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.

What Does This Role Require?

Education/Experience

• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification 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.