What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician - Full Time position at Full Time - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
This position is based primarily at our Hamtramck location and is expected to work there on a regular basis. While the role is posted for both the Hamtramck and Troy locations for staffing flexibility, travel to the Troy location may be required on an occasional basis to support operational or staffing needs. Candidates should be flexible and willing to work at either site when necessary, though the position will typically be 100% based in Hamtramck.
Shift Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm - No Weekends
Job Location / Address: 9100 Brombach St, Hamtramck & 2528 Livernois, Troy
- The Applied Behavior Analyst Tech (ABA) therapist will be responsible for working closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement 1:1 or group interventions using Applied Behavior Analysis techniques to children with autism and related disorders.
- This person will implement behavioral treatment plans in a clinic-based program
- The ABA therapist will be responsible for data collection of patient's progress, providing regular progress reports and meeting with the BCBA and patient family
- Therapist may also provide assistance in parent training and development of program and teaching materials.
The Henry Ford Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) is a world-class center committed to improving the lives of children and youth with special health care needs by providing:
- Comprehensive and accessible diagnostic evaluation
- Evidence-based ABA therapy services
- Medical home standard of primary care
- Equitable and culturally responsive quality improvement and innovation
- Comprehensive education and training for medical professionals
CADD employees have the opportunity to observe, learn from, and collaborate with the following disciplines:
- Speech Language Pathology
- Diagnostic Evaluations for Autism
- Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Feeding Therapy
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree required. Degree in psychology, education, social work, behavioral sciences, human development or related fields, preferred.
- At least 6 months experience working directly with children. Self-motivated, highly organized individual.
- Able to work independently but also within a team environment.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours and be available by phone/email, as needed by BCBA, other clinical staff, and CADD Medical Director.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Salaried Position (not Hourly)