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The Speech Pathology Group (SPG)
Behavior Interventionist
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$42,001 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Do you love supporting students in classrooms? Are you interested in learning more about how the science of behavior can help students learn new skills and increase their independence? SPG Therapy & Education is currently hiring Behavior Interventionists (BIs) for school-based positions for the 2026-2027 school year! SPG was founded in 1989 by a Speech Language Pathologist seeking to improve the way students receive clinical support at school. What started as a group focused on speech therapy, has grown to include multiple disciplines, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)! As a multidisciplinary team our mission is to "empower remarkable change together." As a BI at SPG you can expect a comprehensive training and mentorship program, with weekly supervision from Behavior Specialists. With us you won't be facing challenges alone, you'll have the support of our team of clinicians to guide you. Our employee focused support systems are just one reason why we've been recognized 4 years in a row by USA Today as a "Top Workplace!"
WHY CHOOSE SPG?
Guaranteed, consistent hours- working in schools means our staff don't experience high rates of cancellations that impact their pay School Schedule
- all of our staff work during the standard school schedule, generally between 7:30am-4:00pm. No evening or weekend sessions with us! Reliable time off
- our team enjoys the same breaks as the students we serve
- 2 weeks over the winter holidays and Spring Break? Yes, please! High-touch clinical support you can rely on
- all of our staff receive weekly clinical support from their Behavior Supervisor, in person Professional development & mentorship
- we offer regular opportunities to learn and develop your clinical skills Career growth opportunities
- as a multidisciplinary team, there are ample opportunities to learn more about a variety of clinical fields (behavior, speech, OT, mental health, education) as you identify your career aspirations
Salary:
$24.00- $27.
Responsibilities:
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans Work with students using ABA to manage behaviors of concern and increase skill acquisition Collect data Support teachers and staff with implementing student specific or classroom wide positive behavior interventionsBenefits:
Benefits for eligible employees (30+ hours) include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurances, as well as 401K Retirement Plan with company matching Cell phone reimbursementRequirements:
Minimum 6 months Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) experience and/or school based student support experience Ability to work with students in-person Fingerprint background clearance Tuberculosis (TB) clearance Reliable transportation to school sites is a critical requirement in order to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position. As such, a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance may be required, particularly in situations where alternate modes of transportation are unavailable. Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus but not a requirement Preferred- Associate's Degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Speech-Language pathology, or related field SPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00- $30.