Behavior Therapist - Valley Stream

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Valley Stream, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric ABA services in Nassau and Suffolk County. The organization provides therapy to children with developmental disabilities in home, community, and clinic settings, and emphasizes collaboration, support, quality, and ethical standards. Therapists receive access to a paperless billing and data collection system, practice-management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings and events. Compensation is based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Have at least two years of experience working with children with special needs 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 the 20-hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond 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, 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 on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, providing debriefs after each session and resources and strategies to promote 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.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed