Job Description
Job Description
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Benefits / Perks
Careers Advancement OpportunitiesFlexible SchedulingCompetitive CompensationJob 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 learningPrompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skillsUse evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate group and individual treatmentsMaintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment planCollaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environmentEducates new team members of the treatment team that are frequently with the individual for the team to be in one accordPerforms tasks requested by the case supervisor within boundaries of the BT role when providing treatmentCompletes assessments during treatment to gather information and clinical findings to report to the case supervisor to communicate progress and changes as instructed by the supervisorIncreases 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 BCBAs intervention planAdhere to all facility and licensing standardsAccurately collects behavior data including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recordingQualifications
Previous experience as a behavioral health therapist preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHighly organizedHS DiplomaValid Drivers License and Proof of Insurance required, and reliable transportationMust 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 testImmediate completion of online training RBT modules, CPR, and FingerprintingMust complete additional training after employment including but not limited to; company in-services and required funding source trainingsMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing) for extended periods of timeMust be willing to sit on the floor for extended periods of timeMust be able to restrain and / or transport while utilizing quick body movements as trained when directed by the supervisor as a last resortMust 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.