Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric therapy to children in the Stamford area. The organization provides ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services delivered in home, community, and clinic settings. Its therapists work in a collaborative and supportive environment and have access to a paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, and continuing education workshops, trainings, and team-building events.

Behavior Therapists provide direct ABA instruction under the educational plan outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborate with the BCBA and other therapists, communicate with families, collect and organize program data, and maintain confidentiality. The role is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases.

Requirements

• Have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists.
• Have at least 2 years of experience working with children with special needs ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successfully complete Achieve Beyond’s 20-hour classroom training and pass the competency exam upon completion.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience and professionalism.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, and/or public transportation.
• Be able to climb and descend staircases.
• Be able to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ABA.

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 assigned to the case.
• Communicate with family members through end-of-session debriefs and provide 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.
• Travel to and from assigned cases.

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 maintenance of certifications.
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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