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Are you looking for a Behavior Intervventionist opportunity with a positive work/life balance? Do you want to be a part of a stable organization that will support you and your work as a Behavior Interventionist?

If so, consider joining our Team as a Behavior Interventionist here at Devereux!

Position pays $28.25/hr!

As a Behavior Interventionist here at Devereux, you will collaborate with others who share your passion to help adults in need in the **Ventura County area.**

We offer our staff:

+ **ASCEND – the** **first career accelerator program** exclusively designed to give career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to **$15k** reimbursed annually for undergraduate and **$25k** reimbursed annually for graduate)and student loan repayment!Learn morehere.

+ Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit optionshttp://benefits.devereux.org

+ Ability to work for a stable national non-profit that is guided by our mission: to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. Devereux California is nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains, Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

Under the supervision of a BCBA, the Behavior Interventionistworks directly with clients with behavioral challenges and provides staff training to support generalization throughout the day. Additional duties include but are not limited to:

+ The primary function of the Behavior Interventionist is to reduce problem behaviors while teaching functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.

+ The interventionist will implement the behavior plans ofeach individual,will respond with theappropriate proactiveand reactive strategies to reduce problem behaviors and support with conducting assessments and D-PBIS.

+ May provide direction, training and mentorship to family members and staff of individual served relative to behavioral strategies and implementation of individual behavior programs.

+ Will work under the direction of a BCBA and will receive ongoing training and supervision

The hours for this position will vary based on client needs, schedules may vary between 9am-6:30pm and 12pm-8:30pm. Typical work days will be Monday-Friday, but weekend availability may be needed on rare occasions. Initial training and clients may be based in Santa Barbara/Goleta and candidates must be able to work in the area as needed.

Qualifications

**EDUCATION:** Possesses aBachelorsdegree of Arts or Science Degree in a related field: Psychology, social work, human services, education, and has:

+ Twelve (12) semester units in applied behavior analysis and one year of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services; or

+ Two (2) years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services.

**EXP** **ERIENCE** **:** 1– 2 years of experience in designing and/or implementing behavior modification intervention services as described above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must be able to take and pass Safe and Positive Approaches (S&PA) training, including initial training during orientation andsubsequentre-certifications

+ Significant and frequent amounts of walking, sitting, stooping,bendingand standing arerequired

+ Frequent use of computers and office equipment

+ Frequent outside activities with exposure to sunlight and potentially inclement (severe, rough,harshor stormy weather

+ From the starting point of hire and every 12 months thereafter, will receive an annual TB test showing evidence you are free

from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

**Our Mission:** Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after **30 days** of employment. In addition, we offer;

+ Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

+ Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

+ Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

+ Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!

_Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_

**Posted Date** _4 days ago_ _(11/24/2025 2:14 PM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2025-47869_

**_Category_** _Direct Care_

**_Position Type_** _Full-Time or Part-Time_

**_Remote_** _No_

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.