ABA Technician
Pine Rest
ABA Technician
Pine Rest
Non-profit behavioral health provider delivering psychiatry
Cost Center
358 BRAINSScheduled Weekly Hours
20Work Shift
First Second Shift (United States of America)Shift & Status
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 much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our 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.
Make a Real Impact — Flexible Part-Time or Full-Time Work with Kids on the Autism Spectrum!
Looking for a rewarding job that fits your busy college schedule? Join our home-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program, where you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorders, helping them learn, grow, and thrive!
Perfect for you if you have experience working with kids — whether as a camp counselor, babysitter, parent, tutor, or in childcare.
What You’ll Do:
Provide in-home support to children using ABA therapy (training provided!)
Build meaningful connections and celebrate small wins every day
Work as little as 5 hours/week or up to 40 hours/week — we’ll match your schedule!
We’re Looking For:
Energetic, compassionate individuals who love working with kids
Reliable availability for at least 3 evenings/week (4–7pm)
What Will You Do?
As an ABA Technician at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of 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 plan according to patient care needs, and will 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, be able to work with others, have great organizational skills and ability to provide support and empathy as needed to children, adults, and families. The ABA Technician must be responsible, reliable, able to work independently, have exceptional 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 first-hand each day. 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.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
What Does This Role Require?
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.
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services is a non-profit behavioral health system in Michigan with a main campus in Grand Rapids and 20+ outpatient locations. It provides inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential care, and outpatient therapy for all ages, including specialized programs for addiction, perinatal mood disorders, dementia, and geriatric behavioral health, using counseling, medication management, ECT, and TMS. The organization runs a psychiatric residency with Michigan State University and plans a Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health opening in 2026. Its goal is to expand access to comprehensive mental health care, train professionals, and grow pediatric behavioral health while serving as a large, faith-guided, free-standing provider.
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