Behavior Technician (Owensboro, KY)

TheraTree Pediatric Therapy Services; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Flexible schedule options

Retirement plan with employer contributions

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TheraTree Pediatric Therapy Services in Owensboro, Kentucky is seeking a Behavior Technician to make a significant impact in the lives of children. In this role, you will work directly with clients, using creativity and science-backed strategies to shape behaviors.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or GED, complete RBT training, and have a passion for working with children. We offer competitive pay, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in active environments with children.
• Enjoy working with children in an engaged manner.
• Written and verbal communication skills to connect with kids and families.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to manage behaviors.
• Engage in supervision with Behavior Analysts.
• Collect data to report on client progress.
• Perform standardized assessments under supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Patience

Reliability

Creativity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Early Education, or Special Education

Job description

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN: BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STRUGGLE AND PROGRESS

Help create meaningful change, one moment at a time. Every prompt, every response, and every interaction builds toward greater independence, communication, and confidence for the children you support.

We’re not here to babysit, to color inside the lines, or to slap a label on a kid and call it a day. We’re here to ignite potential in every child, every session, and every clinician. If you want your work to roar, if you want your days to matter, TheraTree is your launchpad. Let’s do this.

Who We Are

TheraTree Pediatric Therapy is on a mission to grow minds, bodies, and spirits through integrated, high-quality pediatric therapy. We bring together Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health, and Neuropsychological Diagnostics under one roof to support the whole child and the entire family system.

At TheraTree, Applied Behavior Analysis is the steady presence that helps a child move through frustration, build new skills, and experience success where it once felt impossible. ABA is integrated into a larger picture that turns everyday struggles into achievable skills. We are building an environment where clinicians are supported, challenged, and able to grow while making a measurable impact. We are looking for a Behavior Technician who wants to be part of our collaborative team, contribute to something that is growing, and do work that genuinely matters.

What You’ll Do

• Work face-to-face with the most incredible, challenging, beautiful humans on the planet – our clients.
• Shape behavior into breakthroughs by managing challenges with creativity, heart, and science‑backed strategies.
• Engage in supervision with our Behavior Analysts to evolve, learn, and grow your impact.
• Collect data that tells a story of progress, setbacks, and triumph.
• Execute standardized assessments under the direction of your supervising BCBA.
• Lead projects, guide interns, and empower volunteers to contribute to something bigger than themselves.
• Celebrate every success, fueling more progress.
• Collaborate with our elite squad of therapists – OT, PT, SLP, mental health – to support the whole child.
• Be an ambassador for ABA, educating families, communities, and skeptics about how behavior therapy transforms lives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 40‑hour minimum RBT training.
• Skill competency check‑off from supervisor.
• Pass the national board exam and obtain registration from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pass background check.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Enjoy working with children and being actively engaged.
• Reliable, patient, and willing to learn.
• Written and verbal communication skills to connect with kids, families, and teams.
• Ability to thrive in active environments, with children in motion and hearts in your hands.
• Bonus points for a degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Early Education, or Special Education.

What’s in it for You

• Structured onboarding with clear expectations and support.
• Competitive base pay with transparent bonus opportunities.
• Consistent weekly income with support for cancellations and no‑shows.
• PTO, paid holidays, and CEU support available.
• Retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Clear information on compensation calculations.
• Flexible schedule options, including a 4‑day work week.
• No weekends required.
• Full‑time and part‑time flexibility.
• Admin team handles scheduling, authorizations, and intake coordination.
• Access to therapy materials, sensory equipment, and clinical support tools.
• Collaborative team environment with ST, PT, OT, and mental health on site.
• Real‑time coaching and feedback from supervising clinicians.
• Opportunities to develop specialty areas such as sensory integration, feeding, or executive functioning.
• Leadership and program development pathways for clinicians who want to grow beyond direct care.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, build valuable skills, and be supported every step of the way, we would love to connect.