Overview:
AST currently employs nearly 100 BCBAs with offices in 7 states and growing. We offer continual professional development opportunities and the ability to participate in AST sponsored research projects. This is a great opportunity to join a first-class, growing organization and position yourself for success in the field of ABA.
Responsibilities:
Autism Spectrum Therapies ("AST"), one of the largest and most respected autism services organizations in the county, is looking for an exceptional ABA professional to join our team as a Lead Technician (LT). This position is ideal for an experienced candidate ready to build their supervision skills while working toward becoming a BCBA.
AST currently employs nearly 100 BCBAs with offices in 7 states and growing. We offer continual professional development opportunities and the ability to participate in AST sponsored research projects. This is a great opportunity to join a first-class, growing organization and position yourself for success in the field of ABA.
A LT is assigned to a clinical team under the supervision of a BCBA and is responsible for assisting the BCBA with fulfilling certain supervisory duties. The LT may also provide direct intervention services as part of their position.
In-Field Support
- Support Behavior Technicians (BTs) during direct ABA therapy sessions
- Monitor data collection in real time to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Analyze client data and graphs to monitor progress and identify trends
- Support transitions during client drop-off and pick-up times
- Collaborate closely with BCBAs, families, and other professionals (e.g., speech therapists)
- Help Behavior Technicians and clients follow daily schedules and adhere to center expectations
- Monitor the cancellation line as needed and help manage scheduling logistics
- Assist in the development of center activities
Training/Meetings
- The LTs will be required to complete supervisor training.
- The LTs will be required to meet as a cohort one time per month with Clinical Manager/Clinical Director for training/coaching on the following topics:
- Report writing; practice advice and coaching
- Parent education
- Programming
- Professionalism
- How to support BTs that need more clinical professional development
Productivity Expectations
- Provide Field Supervision/Direct Intervention with the expectation almost exclusively in afternoon and evening timeslots
- LTs will be expected to deliver 20 hours of billable service (direct services)
- LTs will be paid up to 20 hours of non-billable time.
- All of the LT’s hours will be paid at the direct rate, with the exception of drive time
- Experienced BT with 1-2 years’ experience
- HS Diploma or GED Equivalent Required
- Expected to be available between the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
- Selection of LTs will be made by the Managing Clinical Sup and Clinical Director
- Strong detail orientation
- Strong time management skills and follow-through
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and data collection methods
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Compassionate, proactive, creative and highly dependable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
AST/ Learn Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.
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