Benefits:
Training & development
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a Behavioral Therapist to join our team! In this role, you will work in a fast-paced and often intense learning environment to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. You will facilitate group and individual therapy.
Responsibilities
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients to promote optimal learning
Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatments
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan
Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment
Educates new team members of the treatment team that are frequently with the individual for the team to be in one accord
Performs tasks requested by the case supervisor within boundaries of the BT role when providing treatment
Completes assessments during treatment to gather information and clinical findings to report to the case supervisor to communicate progress and changes as instructed by the supervisor
Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations) based on the BCaBA or BCBA’s intervention plan
Adhere to all facility and licensing standards
Accurately collects behavior data including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording
Qualifications
Previous experience as a behavioral health therapist preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized
HS Diploma
Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance required, and reliable transportation
Must have access to email and phone contact and reply in a timely manner, no less than 48 hours.
Must be able to pass a background check, Recipient Rights background check and TB test
Immediate completion of online training RBT modules, CPR, and Fingerprinting
Must complete additional training after employment including but not limited to; company in-services and required funding source trainings
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing) for extended periods of time
Must be willing to sit on the floor for extended periods of time
Must be able to restrain and/or transport while utilizing quick body movements as trained when directed by the supervisor as a last resort
Must be willing to work in various environments to perform therapy such as home, schools, centers, and community settings.
Must be willing to drive within a 30-mile radius as needed for treatment of clients in the home, community, and school settings.