Lead Behavior Therapist for School (Experienced)

Job description:

Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with children and individuals with developmental disabilities, implementing behavior intervention plans and providing support to enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral health, patient care, and experience working with children. This position is essential in promoting positive behavior management and helping clients achieve their personal goals.

Key responsibilities

• Supervision and mentorship: The lead therapist provides guidance, training, and constructive feedback to a team of behavior technicians (BTs) or registered behavior technicians (RBTs). This includes developing the skills of new staff members.
• Treatment plan oversight: They help ensure that behavior intervention and skill acquisition programs, which are designed by Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), are carried out correctly and consistently.
• Data collection and analysis: A lead therapist oversees the collection and summarization of client data to track progress and report on outcomes. They may also assist BCBAs with clinical assessments.
• Communication and coordination: This role involves acting as a facilitator and liaison for the client's treatment team. This includes communicating with BCBAs, parents, caregivers, and other professionals to ensure a unified approach to the client's care.
• Direct client care: In addition to their leadership duties, lead therapists often provide direct, one-on-one therapy to clients.
• Administrative tasks: They may coordinate the day-to-day operations of a clinic, such as organizing therapy materials and assisting with scheduling.

Skills and Qualifications

• Educational background: While requirements can vary, a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field is often needed, with a master's degree often preferred for higher-level positions.
• Certification and licensure: Many lead positions require certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). A candidate pursuing Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) status is often preferred. For more senior roles, clinical licensure may also be required.
• Experience: Previous experience as a behavior technician implementing ABA therapy is essential, with several years of experience often required for leadership.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication is necessary for training staff, coordinating with families, and collaborating with clinical supervisors.
• Leadership and management abilities: Lead therapists must be able to motivate and train staff, manage daily operations, and foster a positive team environment.
• Empathy and patience: Working with clients and families, especially those with developmental disabilities or challenging behaviors, requires a high degree of patience, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
  
  Physical & Environmental Demands
  
  • Approximately 90–95% of the time: Ability to engage in active, physical work with clients, including running, chasing, playing, lifting, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing. May be required to implement approved physical safety interventions or restraints when necessary, provided the employee has received the appropriate training and authorization.
  • Approximately 10% of the time: Ability to drive to and from client homes, schools, and other service locations as required by assigned cases.
  • Approximately 10–15% of the time: For school-based assignments, ability to work outdoors with assigned clients in varying weather conditions and temperatures, as required by the client's treatment plan and school activities.
    
  The physical and environmental demands described above reflect the essential functions of the position. These functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
  ABA Therapy Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, cannabis use (off-duty), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
  Reasonable Accommodation: ABA Therapy Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or employment, please contact Human Resources at HR@abatherapypartners. com
  
  Good Faith Salary Range for this position is $30/hr
  
  Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs, and employees may be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time