Behavior Technician – Palm Desert

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid RBT Training

Paid Clinical Training

BCBA Supervision & Mentorship

Mileage & Drive Time

Cell Phone Allowance

Flexible Scheduling

Sick Time

IRA Retirement Plan

Performance Reviews & Merit Increases

Career Growth & Advancement

Supportive Clinical Leadership

Job summary

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center seeks a part-time Behavior Technician to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities in the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas. Training is provided, with mentorship from clinical staff to develop ABA skills.

You'll work 1:1 with clients, implementing treatment plans, collecting data, and communicating with families. A reliable vehicle and afternoon/evening availability are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy in clients' homes.
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA.
• Teach communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills.
• Use positive, evidence-based strategies to support behavior change.
• Collect session data and complete required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with BCBAs and other clinical team members.
• Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers.
• Participate in ongoing training and team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Bilingual

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Behavior Technician - Palm Springs & Coachella Valley

Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Coachella, Thermal & Surrounding Areas

Interested in working with children and building a career in behavioral health? Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center (ABTC) is growing our team of Behavior Technicians, and prior ABA experience is not required.

We're looking for dependable and compassionate individuals who are ready to learn and make a difference. Through paid training, mentorship, and support from our clinical team, you'll develop the skills needed to provide quality ABA services.

In this role, you'll provide one-on-one support to children with autism and developmental disabilities, helping each client strengthen communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills through evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques.

As a Behavior Technician, you'll work one-on-one with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them strengthen communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician, you will:

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy in clients' homes
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA
• Teach communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills
• Use positive, evidence-based strategies to support behavior change
• Collect session data and complete required clinical documentation
• Collaborate with BCBAs and other clinical team members
• Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers
• Participate in ongoing training and team meetings

Typical Schedule

• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week
• Monday-Friday afternoon/evening availability
• Availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM
• Sessions are typically 2-5 hours
• Clients are primarily children and adolescents ages 3-17

What We Offer

• Paid RBT Training
• Paid Clinical Training
• Ongoing BCBA Supervision & Mentorship
• Paid Mileage & Drive Time
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Sick Time
• IRA Retirement Plan
• Annual Performance Reviews & Merit Increases
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Clinical Leadership

Who We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience working with children is a plus, but not required
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week
• Afternoon/evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance and registration
• Willingness to travel up to 25 miles from your home for client sessions
• Dependable, professional, and organized
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable learning behavior intervention and data collection techniques
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees upon request. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please contact our HR department.