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Pure Autism Counseling Center
Santa Clarita, California

Behavioral health technician

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Company parties
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Training & Development

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with behavioral and developmental needs. This role involves implementing treatment plans, supporting clients in daily activities, collecting behavioral data, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

  • Implement ABA treatment plans under the supervision of a BCBA or licensed clinician
  • Provide one-on-one behavioral support to clients
  • Collect and record accurate behavioral and progress data
  • Assist clients with daily living and social skills development
  • Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment
  • Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and team members
  • Follow all company policies, HIPAA guidelines, and ethical standards
  • Attend required trainings and team meetings

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of ABA work experience required
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • RBT certification preferred (if applicable)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral data collectionTreatment plan implementationOne-on-one supportHIPAA complianceClinical collaborationCrisis management

Behavioral Health Career Context

Pure Autism Counseling Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 8 active listings.

Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Behavioral Health Tech Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

7
<$45k
8
$45k-50k
6
$50k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
35%
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Behavioral Health Technician - Float Pool

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$23.28-$34.63/hr
#2

Behavioral Health Technician - ED (Day/Evening/Night Shift)

Essentia Health · Duluth, Minnesota

$22.77-$33.86/hr
#3

Virtual Behavioral Health Technician

$28-$33/hr
#4

Behavioral Health Technician at Hill (83693)

$26.91-$28.58/hr
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Behavioral Health listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,312 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Santa Clarita

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$740k
Typical market rent
$2,787/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Company parties
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development