Intern Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Westfield, NJ

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring paid, hourly Behavior Therapist Interns to provide pediatric therapy to children with special needs. The internship is intended for students accruing hours toward a human-services-related degree and for individuals seeking additional clinical experience. Cases are available in Westfield and surrounding areas. The role is home-based and requires availability on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Achieve Beyond provides services in home, community, and clinic settings and emphasizes collaboration, support, quality, and ethical standards. Interns receive training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system, full practice-management support, and access to continuing-education workshops and trainings.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with children in a supervised setting, or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successful completion of Achieve Beyond's 20-hour classroom training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion of training.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and able to exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services to high standards.
• Comfort working in a home-based setting.
• Availability on weekday afternoons and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ABA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, providing debriefs after each session and resources and strategies for use at home and in the community.
• Collect daily data and organize the child's program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Full practice-management support, including intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance.
• Access to continuing-education workshops and trainings; Achieve Beyond is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed