H-1B Visa Behavior Technician Jobs
Behavior Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field. Employers in ABA therapy, school districts, and healthcare systems regularly file LCAs for this occupation. Use this page to find employers with active H-1B filing history for Behavior Technician positions.
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Position Summary:
As an outpatient clinician within our Applied Behavioral Analysis program (ABA), you will help children and their families learn new skills and techniques using the therapy that is most effective for autism. Our goal is to work on what's most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized pediatric treatment program tailored to their needs. Whether it's working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine and gross motor skills, we always address the specific concerns for each patient. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Job Highlights:
- Base Salary up to $109,000 plus billable hour bonus
- Role eligible for performance bonus, sign-on bonus, and tuition reimbursement
- Lead a team of behavior technicians in a clinic-based setting with predictable schedules
- Provide ABA services within an interdisciplinary care model comprised of behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
- Potential to become a founder of your very own Ivy ABA clinic as an equity partner!
Responsibilities:
- Carry a caseload of early intervention patients, partnering with your Clinic Director and Ivy ABA leadership to drive great outcomes for our young learners.
- Conduct assessments and design individualized treatment plans
- Coach and guide behavior technicians in implementing each patient’s individual treatment plan
- Coach and empower parents and caregivers to learn ABA-based principles and interventions to drive meaningful behavior change outside of session
- Coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary care team for patients who receive speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and/or physical therapy from Ivy Rehab for Kids providers
Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification
- Previous experience creating individualized treatment plans including both skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment goals
- Previous experience supervising technicians to implement individualized treatment plans
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous 26 days of PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and $1000 annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
How Ivy Invests in You:
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- CEU Learning Opportunities: Access live CEU courses provided by the organization plus $1000 stipend for external CEUs
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
- External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
- Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
About Ivy ABA:
As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at Ivy ABA, you will help children and their families learn new skills and techniques using the therapy that is most effective for autism. Our goal is to work on what's most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized treatment program tailored to their needs. Whether it's working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine and gross motor skills, we always address the specific concerns for each patient. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
State of Location:
Virginia
Position Summary:
As an outpatient clinician within our Applied Behavioral Analysis program (ABA), you will help children and their families learn new skills and techniques using the therapy that is most effective for autism. Our goal is to work on what's most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized pediatric treatment program tailored to their needs. Whether it's working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine and gross motor skills, we always address the specific concerns for each patient. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend sessions so they can carry skills and home exercises into their child's daily life. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise. Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.
Job Description:
Pediatric Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
Job Highlights:
- Base Salary up to $109,000 plus billable hour bonus
- Role eligible for performance bonus, sign-on bonus, and tuition reimbursement
- Lead a team of behavior technicians in a clinic-based setting with predictable schedules
- Provide ABA services within an interdisciplinary care model comprised of behavior technicians, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists
- Potential to become a founder of your very own Ivy ABA clinic as an equity partner!
Responsibilities:
- Carry a caseload of early intervention patients, partnering with your Clinic Director and Ivy ABA leadership to drive great outcomes for our young learners.
- Conduct assessments and design individualized treatment plans
- Coach and guide behavior technicians in implementing each patient’s individual treatment plan
- Coach and empower parents and caregivers to learn ABA-based principles and interventions to drive meaningful behavior change outside of session
- Coordinate care as part of an interdisciplinary care team for patients who receive speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and/or physical therapy from Ivy Rehab for Kids providers
Qualifications
- Active BCBA certification
- Previous experience creating individualized treatment plans including both skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatment goals
- Previous experience supervising technicians to implement individualized treatment plans
Why Choose Ivy?
- Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.
- Innovative Resources & Mentorship: Access to abundant resources, robust mentorship, and career advice for unparalleled success.
- Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
- Incentives Galore: Eligibility for full benefits package beginning within your first month of employment. Generous 26 days of PTO (Paid Time Off) plans, paid holidays, and $1000 annual CEU (Continuing education) incentives. Tax free student loan repayment options and/or sign-on bonus opportunities.
- Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.
How Ivy Invests in You:
- Clinical Team Support: Mentorship and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.
- CEU Learning Opportunities: Access live CEU courses provided by the organization plus $1000 stipend for external CEUs
- Leadership Development: Courses to develop strong leadership skills.
- External Educational Partners: Collaborate with industry-leading institutes.
- Open Your Own Clinic: Explore equity partnership opportunities.
About Ivy ABA:
As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst at Ivy ABA, you will help children and their families learn new skills and techniques using the therapy that is most effective for autism. Our goal is to work on what's most important to the child and their support system by creating an individualized treatment program tailored to their needs. Whether it's working on communication, social skills, aggression, non-compliance, self-help skills, play, academics, or fine and gross motor skills, we always address the specific concerns for each patient. Ivy's rewarding work environment allows multi-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship while maintaining autonomy and growth that is specific to each of our clinician's passions and expertise.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Behavior Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. For Behavior Technician positions, a degree in psychology, special education, or applied behavior analysis satisfies this. A general studies degree typically won't hold up under USCIS scrutiny.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Behavior Technician postings by employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications. Past LCA activity signals an employer understands H-1B obligations and won't back out when paperwork begins.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Run the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the minimum threshold and can flag an offer that falls short before it reaches the LCA stage.
Prioritize employers registered with E-Verify
ABA clinics and school districts that are E-Verify participants have already cleared a federal compliance baseline. This matters for Behavior Technician roles because many are subcontracted through staffing agencies, and E-Verify enrollment helps confirm which entity is your actual H-1B petitioner.
Time your cap-gap window carefully when transitioning
If you're moving from F-1 OPT to H-1B as a Behavior Technician, your cap-gap protection only covers you while the I-129 petition is pending. Avoid accepting a new position with a different employer during this window without confirming your authorization remains valid through USCIS.
Clarify who files if hired through an agency
Many Behavior Technician placements run through ABA staffing agencies rather than direct employers. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing whether the agency or the end client is the H-1B petitioner. Only one entity can be the sponsor, and the filing timeline depends on which one takes responsibility.
H-1B Visa Behavior Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavior Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field as a minimum entry requirement, it can qualify. Roles where any degree is acceptable or where a high school diploma suffices typically fail the specialty occupation test. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation to understand the standard educational requirements used in USCIS evaluations.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Behavior Technicians?
ABA therapy clinics, school districts, children's hospitals, and developmental disability service organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role. Larger ABA networks with in-house HR teams are generally better positioned to manage LCA filings and petition timelines than small private practices. You can browse employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for Behavior Technician positions on Migrate Mate.
Can a Behavior Technician employer file H-1B on behalf of a part-time employee?
Yes, H-1B petitions can cover part-time positions, but the employer must still meet the prevailing wage requirement for the number of hours worked. The DOL prevailing wage is prorated based on hours, so a part-time Behavior Technician offer is valid as long as the hourly rate meets or exceeds the OFLC wage level for that location and job title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my ABA employer loses a school district contract?
If your employer's contract ends and they can no longer provide you with work, your H-1B status is at risk. H-1B workers are protected during a bona fide non-productive period, but a contract loss that results in no work and no pay does not qualify. You have a 60-day grace period after employment ends to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S.
Does BCBA supervision count toward specialty occupation for a Behavior Technician H-1B?
Supervision by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst doesn't itself establish specialty occupation, but it can support the argument that the role requires specialized knowledge. The stronger basis is the employer's written job description requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS focuses on the degree requirement for the position, not the supervisory structure above it.