Behavior Technician

Acorn Health; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate starting at $-

Pay increase with certification

Paid time off

Job summary

Acorn Health is seeking Behavior Technicians to join our team, delivering high-quality, intensive ABA interventions under the supervision of BCBA clinicians. You will work directly with clients across centers, homes, schools, or other settings as needed, with a focus on individualized treatment plans and client progress.

This role supports professional growth within a company dedicated to ethical, evidence-based autism care and family collaboration, with on-site centers and state-specific

Qualifications

• Complete training necessary to provide therapy (requirements vary by state).
• Experience or familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place.
• Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA.
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions.
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans.
• Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated.
• Schedule may include driving between clients.

Job description

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Are you passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages professional growth? Are you willing to be goofy and have fun while implementing evidence-based treatment? Do you feel accomplished when given the chance to make a difference in a child’s life?

Acorn Health is looking for Behavior Technicians (BTs) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.

At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.

As an Behavior Technician, you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete training necessary to provide therapy (requirements vary by state)
• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
• Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
• Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
• Schedule may include driving between clients

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $17 / hour
• Pay increase once certification is obtained
• Paid time off