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Behavior Interventionist jobs are open across autism service providers, school districts, residential facilities, and home health agencies, with specializations in ABA therapy, early intervention, and crisis support, from entry-level to senior and lead roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Bachelor's Degree or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Required
Availability for daytime shifts
Butterfly Effects' Mission is to make a socially significant change in the lives of children and families by hiring passionate, caring people to serve children and families affected by autism.
We are seeking dedicated Child Interventionists/Behavior Technicians, both entry-level and experienced, to directly assist children with autism in honing vital skills like communication, social interaction, and self-care. Join us in collaborating with families to execute ABA-based behavior intervention plans.
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of children and families? Explore our fulfilling part-time role at Butterfly Effects!
Why Work at Butterfly Effects?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn an Hourly rate, based on your experience, education, and certifications.
- Part-Time Flexibility: 12 - 20 hours per week, providing the ideal work-life balance.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to lifelong changes in a child's life.
- Career Growth: Available for educational and training support, with opportunities to become a Registered Behavior Technician or to grow towards gaining a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), aided by our guidance and financial assistance.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team focused on bringing calm, protection, and joy to families affected by autism.
What Do You Bring to the Role?
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Certification: Registered Behavior Technician Certification
- Passion for Children: A genuine love for working with children.
- Positive Attitude: Strong interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
- Experience: Prior experience with children is advantageous.
- Continuous Learning: Interest in ongoing development.
- Transportation: Valid driver's license, personal vehicle & auto insurance.
- Devices: Must have a Tablet or Laptop computer to use during sessions (not just a smart phone).
What Would You Be Doing?
- Implements individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
- Observes, records, and reports on client's progress, as well as the condition and behavior of the client daily.
- Manages challenging behaviors.
- Apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients.
- Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills.
- Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, trainers, and clients.
- Functions as an active member of the treatment team.
- Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent, and timely manner through our online database.
- Actively participates in continuous training programs designed to increase overall skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of client information.
- Follows BE policies and procedures.
Follow this link to get a better understanding of your role: https://youtu.be/FgH5TSu1FRY?si=-HiV4qxG9GvMyWno
Physical Requirements:
This role involves working in natural environments, occasionally requiring lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. and maintaining various postures for extended periods.
Who are We?
Butterfly Effects has served more than 15,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism to foster a more joyous life.
Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy.
For more information, please visit www.butterflyeffects.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Bachelor's Degree or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Required
Availability for daytime shifts
Butterfly Effects' Mission is to make a socially significant change in the lives of children and families by hiring passionate, caring people to serve children and families affected by autism.
We are seeking dedicated Child Interventionists/Behavior Technicians, both entry-level and experienced, to directly assist children with autism in honing vital skills like communication, social interaction, and self-care. Join us in collaborating with families to execute ABA-based behavior intervention plans.
Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of children and families? Explore our fulfilling part-time role at Butterfly Effects!
Why Work at Butterfly Effects?
- Competitive Compensation: Earn an Hourly rate, based on your experience, education, and certifications.
- Part-Time Flexibility: 12 - 20 hours per week, providing the ideal work-life balance.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to lifelong changes in a child's life.
- Career Growth: Available for educational and training support, with opportunities to become a Registered Behavior Technician or to grow towards gaining a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), aided by our guidance and financial assistance.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team focused on bringing calm, protection, and joy to families affected by autism.
What Do You Bring to the Role?
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Certification: Registered Behavior Technician Certification
- Passion for Children: A genuine love for working with children.
- Positive Attitude: Strong interpersonal skills for working with children and families.
- Experience: Prior experience with children is advantageous.
- Continuous Learning: Interest in ongoing development.
- Transportation: Valid driver's license, personal vehicle & auto insurance.
- Devices: Must have a Tablet or Laptop computer to use during sessions (not just a smart phone).
What Would You Be Doing?
- Implements individualized treatment plans under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
- Observes, records, and reports on client's progress, as well as the condition and behavior of the client daily.
- Manages challenging behaviors.
- Apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients.
- Assists clients, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills.
- Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, trainers, and clients.
- Functions as an active member of the treatment team.
- Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent, and timely manner through our online database.
- Actively participates in continuous training programs designed to increase overall skills.
- Maintains confidentiality of client information.
- Follows BE policies and procedures.
Follow this link to get a better understanding of your role: https://youtu.be/FgH5TSu1FRY?si=-HiV4qxG9GvMyWno
Physical Requirements:
This role involves working in natural environments, occasionally requiring lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. and maintaining various postures for extended periods.
Who are We?
Butterfly Effects has served more than 15,000 families since our inception in 2005. We have a long history of improving the lives of children and families affected by autism spectrum disorder through our family-centric applied behavior analysis (ABA) approach. Our mission is to deliver ABA treatment in partnership with families affected by autism to foster a more joyous life.
Our butterfly logo was chosen as a symbol of love, rebirth, and metamorphosis. Together, the name and logo represent our common purpose and deep commitment to helping families create lasting change through individualized ABA therapy.
For more information, please visit www.butterflyeffects.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Butterfly Effects, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate upon the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran status, service in the military, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role may assist with related special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavior interventionist jobs.
- High school diploma or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or willingness to obtain it within 30 to 90 days of hire
- Demonstrated experience implementing ABA-based programs under BCBA supervision
- Proficiency in collecting, recording, and graphing behavioral data accurately during sessions
- Current CPR, first aid certification, and crisis intervention training such as CPI or Safety-Care
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for in-home or community-based service delivery
Tips for Your Behavior Interventionist Job Search
Tailor your resume to ABA terminology
Hiring managers scan for specific language like discrete trial training, functional behavior assessments, and data collection protocols. Use the exact phrasing from each job posting so your resume passes applicant tracking systems and reads as credible to clinical reviewers.
List your RBT or BCBA credentials clearly
Put your credential abbreviation, issuing body, and expiration date in your resume header or a dedicated credentials section. Employers often filter applicants before reading further, so a buried or missing credential costs you interviews you would have landed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavior interventionist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your client population
Roles serving children with autism, adults with developmental disabilities, or students in public schools each call for different experience. Filter by setting before applying so your cover letter can speak directly to the client type the employer serves.
Prepare a data log or behavior plan sample
Many behavior interventionist interviews include a practical component where you walk through a real case. Bring a de-identified data sheet, a behavior intervention plan you contributed to, or a graphed progress chart to show you document and interpret client progress accurately.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're accumulating supervised fieldwork hours toward a BCBA credential, ask during the offer stage whether the employer provides on-site supervision and how many hours per month. Getting that in writing before you accept prevents surprises once you start.
Behavior Interventionist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavior interventionists?
The most active employers for behavior interventionists right now are Butterfly Effects, Keller Independent School District, and 360 Behavioral Health, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across both autism-specific providers and school-based programs year-round.
How many behavior interventionist jobs are remote?
About 20% of behavior interventionist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in supervision support, parent training, and telehealth behavior consultation rather than direct one-on-one therapy sessions with clients.
How do you become a behavior interventionist?
Start by earning at least a high school diploma, though a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field strengthens your candidacy considerably. Apply for an entry-level behavior technician role, then complete the required supervised hours and pass the RBT competency assessment administered by a BCBA. From there, consistent hands-on work with clients builds the foundation for advancement toward a BCBA credential.
Can you get hired as a behavior interventionist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with no direct ABA experience as long as you hold a relevant degree, pass a background check, and show willingness to earn your RBT credential quickly. Volunteering with individuals with developmental disabilities, completing coursework in applied behavior analysis, or shadowing a BCBA all strengthen an entry-level application before your first interview.
What does the behavior interventionist interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your availability, experience with the client population, and credential status. A second round typically involves a structured in-person or video interview with scenario-based questions about managing challenging behaviors and collecting data. Some organizations add a brief practical component where you demonstrate how you would run a discrete trial or explain a behavior intervention plan.
Where can I find and apply to behavior interventionist jobs?
You can find and apply to behavior interventionist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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