Behavior Therapist - Edison

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Edison, NJ

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities. The organization provides ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy in home, community, and clinic settings. Cases for this role are available throughout Middlesex County, New Jersey. Therapists receive access to a paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, continuing education workshops and training, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings. Compensation is determined by experience and education and discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of Achieve Beyond’s 20-hour classroom training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion of training.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation such as a bus or train.
• Must 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 on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, providing debriefs at the end of 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

• Access to 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; 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