ABA Technician - Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, with a 220-acre main campus and a network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation.

On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

As an ABA Technician at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. This position will assess patient care needs, implement treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassess treatment plans according to patient care needs, and implement behavior change procedures under the guidance of the Certified ABA Specialist.

The ABA Technician must demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to manage stressful situations, work well with others, have strong organizational skills, and provide support and empathy as needed to children, adults, and families. The role requires responsibility, reliability, independence, and strong problem-solving skills. Our ABA Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness daily.

They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

• Establish a positive working relationship with patients, parents and all other family members.
• Maintain a positive relationship with assigned patients and their families.
• Technicians must function as a member of the treatment team.
• Understands the principles of behaviorally based programming and design.
• Sustain a working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through training and educational opportunities available within Pine Rest or individually.
• Utilize processes in place for measuring patient behaviors.
• Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.

Education/Experience

• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification preferred
• Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification preferred
• Knowledge through education or experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Understanding of the current therapy principles in area of expertise
• On the job training or formal education in the application of ABA program principles
• Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work or other areas related to Mental or Physical Health are desired but not required

What Benefits Do We Offer?

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members

Notice

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.