Behavior Technician

Henry Ford Health • Hamtramck, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Behavior Technician at Henry Ford Health’s Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD), you will support children with autism and related disorders by providing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions in a clinic-based program. Working under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), you will implement individualized treatment plans in one-to-one and group sessions.

The position is based primarily at the Hamtramck location, with occasional travel to the Troy location possible to meet operational or staffing needs. The role is typically based 100% in Hamtramck, but candidates should be willing to work at either site when necessary. The scheduled hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with no weekends.

CADD provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based ABA therapy, medical-home standards of care, equitable and culturally responsive quality improvement, and professional education. Team members can observe, learn from, and collaborate with specialists in Speech Language Pathology, Autism Diagnostics, Board Certified Behavior Analysis, and Feeding Therapy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 months of direct experience working with children.
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation to manage individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate behavioral data records.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to clinical environments and changing client needs.
• Willingness to maintain availability for communication with BCBAs, clinical staff, and the CADD Medical Director as needed for continuity of care.
• Passion for supporting children with autism and developmental disabilities.
• Flexibility to work at the Hamtramck and Troy sites when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences, human development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement evidence-based ABA interventions and behavioral treatment plans under BCBA supervision, delivering individualized one-to-one and group therapy sessions.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data, track patient progress, and identify patterns that inform treatment adjustments.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and communicate with BCBAs and families through collaborative meetings.
• Support parent-training initiatives and help develop program materials and teaching resources that extend learning beyond the clinic.
• Collaborate with Speech Language Pathologists, diagnostic specialists, feeding therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to provide coordinated care.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options
• Life insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Paid time off
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement, including support for a potential BCBA certification pathway
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level