Behavior Therapist - Gaithersburg

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Gaithersburg, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric therapy to children in Montgomery and Prince George Counties. The role provides direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction according to educational plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and involves working collaboratively with the clinical team and families. Therapists communicate with family members after sessions and offer resources and strategies to support consistency at home and in the community. The position is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases.

Achieve Beyond provides practice-management support, training, online clinical learning, and access to clinical supervisors and administrative staff. Compensation is based on experience and education and is discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Have at least 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or have successfully completed or be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successfully complete ABA training consisting of online and in-person training provided by Achieve Beyond.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, and demonstrate 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, or public transportation.
• Be able 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 with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, along with 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

• Flexible part-time working schedules.
• Full practice management, including training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Access to a 24/7 online learning platform for clinical workshops and trainings.
• Dedicated clinical supervisors and administrative staff for ongoing support.
• Financial educational assistance program for select candidates.
• Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching, based on caseload.

What This Job Offers

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