Behavioral Technician

Behavioral Innovations•Cypress, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Innovations is hiring entry-level Behavioral Technicians and experienced Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide clinic-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism at its Lakewood Forest Treatment Center. Paid training, BCBA supervision, and career-growth opportunities are provided. Candidates who are not already certified are expected to obtain RBT certification within 60 days. Full-time work is preferred; part-time work is available with open availability during center operating hours and a minimum of 25 hours per week, which may vary by center. Centers operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with occasional half-day Saturdays. Hourly pay is listed by certification stage: $15.00 during entry-level training; $16.00 for RBT I (1–3 months certified); $16.50 for RBT II (3–6 months); $18.00 for RBT III (6–9 months); $19.00 for RBT IV (9–12 months); $20.00 for RBT V (12 or more months); and $21.00 for Senior RBTs (12 or more months at Behavioral Innovations, dependent on client count). A future career path is outlined as ABA Intern, Lead RBT, ABA Apprentice, BCBA, and Clinical Leadership. The role involves working directly with children ages 18 months to 10 years in a clinic setting. It requires physical activity, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, and the ability to sit, kneel, bend, stand for extended periods, move quickly when needed, and physically prompt or redirect clients in accordance with therapy protocols. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the role’s essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Reliable transportation to the clinic.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Willingness to obtain RBT certification within 60 days if not already certified.
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it; certification is provided by Behavioral Innovations.
Must successfully pass a background check, including child abuse registry clearance, and a drug screening as a condition of employment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit, kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods during sessions.
Ability to move quickly, including occasional running, to respond to client safety needs.
Visual and auditory alertness to monitor client behavior and the environment.
Ability to physically prompt or redirect clients as part of therapy protocols.

Nice To Haves

Active RBT certification.
Experience with children, autism, or developmental disabilities.
Background in childcare, education, behavioral health, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one, center-based ABA therapy to children ages 18 months to 10 years.
Implement treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
Collect and record behavioral data.
Support clients’ skill development, communication, and social interaction.
Participate in training, supervision, and team collaboration.
Maintain a safe, clean therapy environment.
Physically prompt or redirect clients as part of therapy protocols and respond to client safety needs.