Behavior Therapist

Role Overview

• Provide one-on-one therapy to clients in various settings including our Centers, homes and/or schools
• Follow the behavior intervention plans designed by BCBAs to address specific behavioral goals and objectives for each client
• Accurately collect and record data on client behaviors and responses during therapy sessions, ensuring data integrity and consistency
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBAs to track and report client progress towards behavioral goals and adjust intervention plans as needed
• Utilize approved behavior reduction techniques and strategies as outlined in the behavior intervention plan to address challenging behaviors
• Assist clients in acquiring and developing functional skills, communication abilities, and appropriate social behaviors
• Provide training and support to parents/caregivers on implementing behavior intervention techniques and strategies in the home environment
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and professional standards in behavior analysis while maintaining client confidentiality
• Complete required paperwork, progress reports, and session notes
• Maintain open communication with the BCBAs, parents/caregivers, and other team members involved in the client's treatment

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must meet all BACB eligibility requirements to obtain RBT certification
• Ability to pass the required RBT certification exam within the training period
• Must obtain and maintain required RBT certification through the BACB
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Physical capacity to move quickly and respond to potentially aggressive behavior and de-escalate situations with clients
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting, running and/or sitting in order to interact with clients
• Must be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds to assist with client positioning or mobility
• Adequate vision and hearing are required to ensure safety while working with clients
• Requires strong visual acuity, good peripheral vision, and sufficient depth perception to maintain client safety and prevent harm
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment and other necessary tools

Benefits

• Weekly Friday paychecks
• Generous PTO (including Birthday PTO)
• Six paid holidays
• Paid supervision toward BCBA certification
• Ongoing career-focused training
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match