Behavior Therapist I - Full-Time

Freeman Health System

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About The Position

Primary Responsibility is to assist the client and their families in progress toward specific goals by working one-on-one with the client. This person works cohesively with the Administrative and clinical staff involved with the client’s treatment plan. Behavior Therapist I works one-on-one with extensive data collection of the client’s progress. Behavior Therapist I provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Behavior Therapist I demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Behavior Therapist I will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Behavior Therapist I reports to the Autism Supervisor and Clinical Director of the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. Education: A graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university, or four (4) years’ experience delivering ABA services or equivalent. Work Experiences: Prefer prior experience with Applied behavior analysis, but not required.

Requirements

• A graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university, or four (4) years’ experience delivering ABA services or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer prior experience with Applied behavior analysis, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing intensive interventions with children with autism within the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Implementing plans to reduce challenging behavior.
• Receiving weekly or bi-monthly supervision.
• Collecting and maintaining data.
• Report writing as required.
• Teaching and coaching of family members, caregivers, etc. as assigned.
• Completing billing forms/documentation as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees