Behavior Technician Lead PT

Center for Autism and Related Disorders•Oceanside, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is seeking a Behavior Technician Lead to implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans address skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction and may take place at a CARD center, in a patient’s home or school, in the community, or via telehealth. The lead role also supports treatment quality by training Behavior Technicians and conducting quality assurance checks. The position reports to the CARD Operations Manager and has no direct reports. CARD is a founder-owned organization that provides individualized ABA services to people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Its mission is to provide high-quality services that help patients fulfill their potential and live joyful lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential.
Pass Behavior Technician Lead training and demonstrate the ability to use Behavior Skills Training to teach treatment techniques effectively.
Complete CARD Trainer Training for Initial Training Overlaps.
Pass ABM Trainer Training and complete annual refreshers as assigned.
Maintain a clinical quality assurance score of 4.0 or higher, based on Supervisor and Corporate Trainer observation.
Reliable means of transportation.
Ability to provide treatment at a high level of excellence and work independently while delivering direct patient treatment.
Clinical expertise and ability to model and explain concepts effectively; ability to train others in various formats.
Empathy, compassion, strict confidentiality, collaboration, and a positive, solution-focused attitude.
Effective verbal and written communication, excellent time management, and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Willingness to continuously learn, work at varied locations, work with different patients, and adapt to scheduling changes.
Familiarity with iPads/iOS.
English proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving frequently, bending, kneeling, crouching, running, sprinting, reaching, tracking patients visually, responding to patient movements, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of experience implementing treatment programs at CARD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment to patients under a Clinical Supervisor’s direction in one-to-one or group settings.
Demonstrate high clinical quality across patients and treatment sessions.
Collect and record patient progress data, review session data, and provide feedback as appropriate.
Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during treatment sessions.
Communicate compassionately and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, and help maintain a safe, supportive environment.
Provide feedback and guidance to Behavior Technician teammates.
Conduct initial training overlaps and field evaluations for new Behavior Technicians; communicate trainee progress and provide goals and feedback to trainees.
Conduct monthly quality assurance checks for Behavior Technicians and Senior Behavior Technicians.
Partner with the Clinical Supervisor to organize and present monthly training topics to local center staff.
Maintain HIPAA compliance and represent CARD professionally and ethically; adhere to CARD policies and procedures.
Attend biweekly Behavior Technician Lead calls and share program updates with local operations and clinical teams.
Use the clinical evaluation app to ensure quality assurance checks are conducted and goals are current.
Conduct monthly Assaultive Behavior Management Training for teammates and complete mandatory meetings, including leadership and staff meetings.