In-Home Behavioral Services Therapist

Justice Resource Institute • Acton, MA

6d • $50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

JRI’s In-Home Behavioral Services program is a dedicated home-based initiative focused on helping youth recognize and manage challenging behaviors. Our team collaborates closely with both the child and their family to develop and execute personalized behavior plans aimed at enhancing the child’s overall functioning. Our treatment approach is grounded in behavioral principles and tailored to address the distinct needs of each child and family.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, ABA, Education or related field is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience in counseling, functional behavior assessment, data tracking and implementation of behavioral interventions to address mental health needs.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, along with a familiarity with technology and a willingness to learn different electronic systems.
• Knowledge of various behavioral health treatment modalities for children and families.
• Ability to learn the needs of the youth under our care and their families; a willingness to offer a variety of interventions and treatments required by this population.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle as transporting youth is required.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to deliver trauma-informed care to youth exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Implement home and community-based behavioral interventions to empower caregivers in managing these behaviors and fostering positive alternatives for success.
• Partner with Behavioral Monitors to coach and model interventions rooted in a positive behavioral approach, viewed through a trauma-informed lens.

Benefits

• Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
• We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
• Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
• Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
• Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time