Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond provides pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. The organization conducts initial evaluations and provides ongoing services in home, community, and clinic settings, with a focus on collaboration, support, and high ethical standards.

The part-time, hourly Behavior Therapist provides direct ABA instruction in the Capitol District area. Achieve Beyond provides training and access to its paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings and events.

Requirements

• At least 2 years working with special needs children 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.
• Successful completion of Achieve Beyond's 20-hour classroom training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion of training.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and able to exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services of the highest standards.
• Comfort working in a home-based setting.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, and/or public transportation such as a bus or train.
• Ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to 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 on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session and 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, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence, and maintenance of certifications.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed