Behavior Therapist

Description

Description: Behavior therapists provide direct therapy for a specified caseload of clients and will work closely with the client’s team members including fellow therapists, BCBAs and parents. 

Essential Function: A behavior therapist’s essential function is to provide quality ABA therapy and services to clients in the home, clinic, school or community settings. 

Services are defined as:

• Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children with autism or related disorders 
• Ensure that programs written and approved by BCBA are carried out with fidelity 
• Notify BCBA of need to update or change teaching procedures based on student progress
• Work closely with the BCBAs and share concerns and clients’ successes 
• Brainstorm potential ways to improve behavior plans or solutions to challenges 
• Collecting and analyzing data 
• Provide feedback as requested by supervising BCBA and at team meetings 
• Participate in community outings with clients 
• Add targets to rethink as directed by BCBA 
• Assist in parent training 
• Assist in the creation of program plans and materials 
• other duties as assigned for clinic operations 

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Complete required training, including 40-hour ABA training, within 30-days of hire (if not RBT certified) and periodic training provided by a.c.e.. 
• Current RBT certification or obtain RBT certification within 60-days of hire 
• Maintain current CPR or BLS certification 
• Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, including jumping on trampoline, pushing clients in the swing, bending down, squatting, etc. 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds 
• Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to interact with a variety of children on the autism spectrum at different functioning levels
• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and hold themselves to high rigorous standards 
• Be welcoming and helpful to all clients, parents and staff, at all times 
• Have strong work ethic with the ability to meet scheduling commitments 
• Volunteer in community events in which a.c.e. participates at least 2-3 times per year 
• Other duties as assigned 

Other: 

• Must pass a thorough background check 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to detail all aspects of this position, but rather to summarize it for you and may be updated at any time.