Behavior Technician – Desert Hot Springs

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center • Palm Springs, CA

7d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide individualized, evidence-based ABA support to children and adolescents, primarily ages 3–17. The role helps clients develop communication, social, play, self-help, independence, and daily living skills through one-on-one sessions in clients’ homes. Treatment is tailored to each child’s strengths, needs, and developmental goals, using positive reinforcement, structured teaching, and play-based learning.

Behavior Technicians implement treatment plans developed by a BCBA, collect session data, complete clinical documentation, and collaborate with clinical team members and families. The role includes ongoing training and BCBA supervision. The typical schedule requires at least 15 hours of availability per week, Monday through Friday, between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM; sessions are typically 2–5 hours. Client sessions may require travel up to 25 miles from the employee’s home in the Coachella Valley area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week.
• Afternoon/evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance and registration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 miles from home for client sessions.
• Dependable, professional, and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable learning behavior intervention and data collection techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children is a plus, but not required.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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.

Benefits

• Paid RBT training
• Paid clinical training
• Ongoing BCBA supervision and mentorship
• Paid mileage and drive time
• Cell phone allowance
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick time
• IRA retirement plan
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Supportive clinical leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED