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Behavior Technician

Acorn HealthLongwood🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 24, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Behavior Technician role at Acorn Health offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll thrive here if you're passionate about evidence-based treatment, enjoy working with children, and are eager to grow with a reputable organization that values its employees. Apply today to join a team dedicated to quality care and client success!

Quick Overview

Salary
$18/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Longwood, United States
Posted
1 week ago
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Job Description

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients.  We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA.  We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health. 

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers.  We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values. 

Are you passionate about working with children on the autism spectrum? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages professional growth? Are you willing to be goofy and have fun while implementing evidence-based treatment? Do you feel accomplished when given the chance to make a difference in a child’s life?
 
Acorn Health is looking for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.
 
At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.
As an RBT you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.
Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
  • Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
  • Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
  • Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
  • Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
  • Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
  • Schedule may include driving between clients
Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rates starting at $18 / hour
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Other supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance
  • Paid initial & continued RBT Training
  • Continued professional development opportunities
  • Supportive supervisors & mentors
  • BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABA
  • Tuition discounts from our University partners
  • Opportunities for career advancement
All benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff
 
Qualifications
  • Certification as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) highly preferred
  • At least 1-2 years experience working with children highly preferred
  • At least 1 year experience with ABA preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related field preferred
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Should enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Passion for helping others
  • Must be able to pass a background check

Talent code: ACHFL

Apply to join our team today!
Your positive impact on our clients and their families will be significant, and you will expand your knowledge and expertise ready to take on additional challenges and grow your career.

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Background Screening Requirement
This position requires a Level II background screening in accordance with Florida law. As a qualified employer, we are required to provide applicants with access to the State of Florida’s background‑screening education and awareness resource.

To learn more about Level II background checks, disqualifying offenses, exemption procedures, fingerprinting, and screening timelines, please review the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) Background Screening Education & Awareness webpage:

Florida AHCA Background Screening Resource:
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Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to complete this Level II screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification.


Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sec (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, hair or hairstyle, familial status, marital status, or any other protected status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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