Behavior Therapist - Fairfax/Haymarket
About The Position
Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric ABA services to children in Fairfax County. The organization provides therapy to children with developmental disabilities in home, community, and clinic settings, and emphasizes collaboration, support, and high ethical standards. Behavior Therapists provide direct ABA instruction according to plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), coordinate with other members of each child's team, communicate with families after sessions, and collect and organize program data. The role may involve working in a home-based and/or clinical setting and traveling to assigned cases. The hourly rate is up to $24, based on availability and experience. A $200 sign-on bonus is applicable after two weeks, and a $300 retention bonus is applicable after six months. Compensation is determined based on experience and education and discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- At least two 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.
- Successful completion of Achieve Beyond's 30-hour classroom, online, or clinical observation training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion.
- Self-motivation, teamwork, patience, and professionalism.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
- Comfort working in a home-based and/or clinical setting.
- Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
- Ability to climb and descend staircases, regularly lift 10 pounds, and 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 frequently with family members by debriefing them at the end of each session and providing 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.
- Travel to and from assigned cases.
Benefits
- Paperless billing and data collection system, with training and use provided.
- 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.
- Career development support, including assistance with the process of becoming an RBT.
- Employee rewards for providing referrals.
- $200 sign-on bonus applicable after two weeks.
- $300 retention bonus applicable after six months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
