Behavior Therapist - Fairfax/Manassas

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Manassas, VA

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric ABA services to children in Fairfax County. The therapist provides direct instruction based on plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborates with the case team, communicates with families, and records and organizes program data. Services may take place in a home-based and/or clinical setting. The hourly rate is up to $24, based on availability and experience. Compensation is determined by experience and education and 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 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 the 30-hour classroom, online, or clinical observation training provided by Achieve Beyond and pass the competency exam upon completion.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise 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 and/or clinical 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.

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, provide debriefs at the end of each session, and share 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.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.
• Career development support, including assistance in the process of becoming an RBT.
• Employee referral rewards.
• $200 sign-on bonus (applicable after 2 weeks).
• $300 retention bonus (applicable after 6 months).

What This Job Offers

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