Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Manhattan, NY

19h

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric ABA services to children in Manhattan. The organization provides therapy in home, community, and clinic settings, and emphasizes collaboration, support, and high ethical standards. Behavior Therapists deliver direct instruction based on plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), coordinate with the case team, communicate with families, and collect and maintain program data. Compensation depends on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Therapists have access to training and use of the company’s paperless billing and data collection system, practice-management support for intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance, as well as continuing-education workshops, trainings, and team-building events.

Requirements

• Have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists.
• Have at least two years of experience working with special-needs children ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or have successfully completed or be currently enrolled 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 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, and/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 is preferred.

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, including debriefing them 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

• Training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed