Behavioral Therapist

Sevita•Paducah, KY

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Develops behavioral plans, provides behavioral therapy, and delivers other therapeutic services to program participants. The position supports behavioral change, primarily in activities of daily living, behavior management, and social skills, and provides behavioral therapy and active treatment in residential, job-site, and community settings, individually or in groups. The therapist works with supervisors and a trans-disciplinary rehabilitation team to develop, implement, maintain, and generalize behavioral change while using least-restrictive treatment guidelines. The role includes documenting objectives, strategies, results, evaluations, progress, and discharge information; completing billing summaries; consulting with families, staff, insurance providers, lawyers, and other service providers; and participating in treatment planning, family education, research projects, and the Crisis Intervention System. The therapist may train or consult with staff and oversee BIT interns and practicum students. The position requires travel as needed and adherence to accreditation standards and confidentiality ethics. No supervisory responsibilities are required. This is a salaried position with benefits. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the employee setting their own hours; weekends and holidays are not required. Work from home is available one to two days per week. Compensation depends on experience, and the posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $500 annual CEU stipend. Pay is available bi-weekly or after each shift.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology or a related field.
One year of experience working with special populations in crisis intervention, staff training, and development.
Licensure or certification as a Psychologist, LPA (psychological associate), Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Nurse Specialist with a master's degree in psychiatric or rehabilitation nursing, BCBA, or Licensed Clinical Counselor.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly, consistent with light work.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting behavior analysis research in an applied setting.

Responsibilities

Direct participant contact to support behavioral change, especially in activities of daily living, behavior management, and social skills.
Work with supervisors to develop, implement, maintain, and generalize behavioral change.
Use least-restrictive treatment guidelines when implementing behavioral techniques.
Provide behavioral therapy and active treatment in residential, job-site, and community settings, individually or in groups.
Submit weekly logs documenting objectives, strategies, and results.
Consult with staff, insurance providers, lawyers, post-discharge service providers, and families about treatment recommendations and progress.
Participate in family education and therapy as needed.
Participate in treatment planning with the trans-disciplinary team and attend pre-admission meetings as requested.
Serve as a member of the rehabilitation team.
Provide timely evaluation, progress, and discharge reports for each program participant.
Complete daily billing summaries on time.
Help coordinate behavioral programming across living settings, community settings, and vocational sites as needed.
Consult with and/or train staff in behavioral techniques.
Oversee the work of and train BIT interns and practicum students.
Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and confidentiality ethics.
Participate in facility behavioral research projects and the Crisis Intervention System (Beeper Team).
Perform other related duties and activities as required.
Travel as needed.