Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Queens, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric therapy to children throughout Queens. The organization provides services for children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services delivered in home, community, and clinic settings. This role provides direct ABA instruction according to an educational plan outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and works collaboratively with the BCBA, other Behavior Therapists, and families. Therapists receive training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, access to continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings. Compensation is based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

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.
• Complete Achieve Beyond's 20-hour classroom training and pass the competency exam upon completion.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, patient, and professional.
• 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 by providing debriefs at the end of each session and sharing resources and strategies for use in the home and 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 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