Behavior Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician / RBT - Tucson

Axis for Autism; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career opportunities for growth

Medical, Dental, Vision plans available

Paid time-off (PTO) & paid sick time

Job summary

A leading autism support organization in Tucson is seeking a Behavior Therapist to provide compassionate, direct care in various settings. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping individuals with autism and a commitment to professional growth, with training available for RBT certification. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans under supervision and effectively communicating client progress. This part-time role offers a supportive team environment and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to bend, lift (up to 30 lbs), squat, sit, stand, and/or run.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care in one-on-one and group settings.
• Implement treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.

Skills

Passionate about helping others

Compassionate approach

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with diverse families

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

RBT certification

Job description

Behavior Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician / RBT - Tucson

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Axis is seeking part-time behavior therapists. As a direct support professional with Axis for Autism, you work alongside skilled Clinical Supervisors (BCBA) and directly interact with clients in clinic, home, school, and community settings to implement established behavioral treatment plans based on applied behavior analysis (ABA). Implementing evidence-based treatment plans may involve decreasing maladaptive behaviors, teaching adaptive skills, communication, self‑care, and social skills to improve an individual’s quality of life.

Your Role at Axis for Autism

• Passionate about helping others succeed and thrive (experience not required — we’ll pay for training and help you get RBT certified!)
• Provide direct client care in one‑on‑one and group settings in clinic and home settings.
• A compassionate approach to care with the flexibility to roll with changes to meet the needs of our clients.
• Follow behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols.
• Consistently implement treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Ensure that client’s session notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established procedures.
• Effectively communicate with caregivers and/or school personnel regarding client progress as instructed by supervising clinician.
• Assist supervising clinician with preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition.
• Regularly engage with supervisor and management to provide pertinent feedback regarding client sessions, and request support.
• Comfortable using different technologies and software programs, as well as data collection applications.
• Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Who You Are

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Preferred).
• At least one (1) year of related professional experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience as a direct support professional is a plus.
• Passionate about helping individuals with developmental disabilities to reach their best potential.
• Positive and energetic attitude, patience and desire to grow in the field of ABA.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge and/or experience in the field of early intervention (preferred but not required).
• Solid interpersonal skills required to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to varying situations, critical thinking skills and problem solving.
• Ability to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high social economic status areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to frequently bend, lift (up to 30 lbs), squat, sit, stand, and/or run (with or without reasonable accommodations).
• RBT certification (preferred but not required).
• Bilingual (preferred but not required).

Robust Benefits Package

• Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
• Paid training
• Career opportunities to grow and learn professionally/personally within the ABA field.
• Differential pay for in‑home and evening sessions.
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans available.
• Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid time‑off (PTO) & paid sick time (PST)
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• 8 observed holidays plus one personal day.
• Professional Development Opportunities.

Who We Are

Founded in 2020, Axis for Autism has become a leading provider of Autism evaluation and psycho‑diagnostic services in Arizona. We have built Arizona’s largest diagnostic system providing children, adolescents, and adults with the highest‑quality Autism evaluations within 45‑60 days.

Axis for Autism is excited to announce that we are expanding and adding ABA therapy to our service lines to support families in Arizona with timely access to quality care and resources with the best clinical outcomes.

We are committed to providing families the care they need and a lifelong partner of support for those touched by autism and other conditions interrupting daily living.

Axis for Autism is dedicated to finding success for every individual in our care through the provision of collaborative, team‑centric, and custom‑tailored services delivered by passionate, high‑integrity, industry‑leading clinicians.