Intern Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapist Interns to provide pediatric therapy in Fairfax and surrounding areas. This paid internship is intended for students accruing hours toward a human services-related degree and for individuals seeking clinical experience working with children with special needs. Services are provided in home-based settings. Interns receive training and use of the company’s paperless billing and data collection system, full practice-management support, access to continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings. Compensation is determined by experience and education and discussed during the interview process. A $200 sign-on bonus is applicable after two weeks, and a $300 retention bonus is applicable after six months.

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 after 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 supervisors.
• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists, 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 by providing debriefs at the end of each session and sharing resources and strategies for promoting consistency 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

• $200 sign-on bonus, applicable after two weeks.
• $300 retention bonus, applicable after six months.
• 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