Senior Behavior Technician
About The Position
CABA is hiring a Senior Behavior Technician to provide direct support across its Specialized Behavior Services and Adaptive Skills Program service lines. The role offers clinical exposure and opportunities to grow without requiring a move into management. The Senior Behavior Technician mentors junior staff, supports BCBAs, and helps connect clinical leadership with frontline staff. It is presented as a step toward BCBA certification and other clinical or leadership roles. The position serves older children, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, including individuals with severe challenging behavior and co-occurring mental health diagnoses. The work is active and hands-on, may involve physical support, and covers multiple regions of California. Some evenings and weekends are part of the schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Active RBT certification.
- At least 3 years of experience with individuals with severe challenging behavior.
- Experience working with adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses.
- CPR and CPI certifications; CABA will support certification if needed.
- Valid California driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
- Must pass TB clearance and an FBI/DOJ background check.
- Three professional references and two personal references.
- Ability to sit on the floor, move quickly, provide physical support to clients when needed, lift up to 50 pounds, and remain on one’s feet for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support across Specialized Behavior Services and the Adaptive Skills Program.
- Mentor, train, and support behavior technicians and junior clinical staff.
- Observe sessions, assess staff performance, and provide feedback.
- Support BCBAs with assessments, data graphing, report writing, and client intake.
- Collect treatment fidelity and interobserver agreement data.
- Serve as a liaison between clinical leadership and frontline staff.
- Conduct RBT evaluations and ongoing training.
- Write incident reports and progress notes according to CABA and funding source standards.
- Model CABA’s clinical and professional standards.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for qualifying full-time employees.
- 401(k) for qualifying full-time employees.
- Paid sick and leave time.
- Travel time pay and mileage reimbursement.
- Real-time clinical support through the BOSS® program.
- Support toward BCBA supervision hours and opportunities for senior leadership roles.
- Employee assistance program covering health, wellness, and work-life balance.
- Corporate discounts on travel, electronics, wellness, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
