ABA Therapist

Journey ABA; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated ABA professionals to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. With competitive pay rates, including a sign-on bonus, and a supportive environment that values professional development, you will be empowered to thrive in your career. The company provides flexible schedules, BCBA supervision, and a wealth of resources to help you succeed. If you're passionate about ABA and ready to embark on a rewarding journey, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Company-provided mobile phone

Professional development funds

Paid support meetings

BCBA supervision

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with children.
• RBT certification is preferred, or completion of RBT training within 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Implement skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans under BCBA supervision.
• Collect data and conduct assessments for clients.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Experience with children

Reliability and transportation

Behavioral analysis knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

40-hour RBT online training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Online ABA software

Job description

ABA therapists, look no further!

Join our team and receive:

• Up to $32 for RBTs based on experience and willingness to travel
• Up to $30 per hour if not RBT certified (yet!)
• $500 sign on bonus awarded 30 days after beginning work with your client(s)

In addition to an industry leading pay rate, Journey offers:

• BCBA supervision and support at 15%-20% of your weekly clinical hours,
• Paid training, including reimbursement for pursuing and achieving your RBT certification if you don’t already have it,
• Stable client caseload based on your location, availability, and experience
• Paid client-initiated cancellations if the session can’t be rescheduled
• Assistance with fieldwork hours for aspiring BCBAs.

Journey is proudly BHCOE accredited to ensure that we deliver quality and ethical services to our clients, and excellent support to our staff.

If you are not already RBT certified, you must have completed the 40 hour RBT online training within the last 4 months before onboarding with Journey ABA.

Need more reasons to consider joining Journey ABA? We also offer:

• Exciting career path with opportunities for promotions and long-term growth in the field
• Company sponsored health, dental and vision benefits for full time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Professional development funds, covering the cost of items such as the RBT exam, BACB certification, and ongoing trainings.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients
• Paid (optional) monthly support meetings (including Journal Club and ABA best practice dissemination led by our experienced clinical leadership team). These meetings also give aspiring BCBAs an opportunity to earn unrestricted clinical hours.
• Flexible schedules based on your availability.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• A company-provided mobile phone and voice/data plan (to help maintain work/life balance)
• Free supervision, practicum, and mentoring for aspiring BCBAs from our dedicated team of close and collaborative professionals.
• Transparency through our employee referral program, giving you the opportunity to reach out to our staff and ask questions before you accept an offer.

Journey ABA was founded by our VP of Clinical Services, a BCBA-D, whose vision is that truly excellent clinical care can only be achieved with truly excellent people who deserve quality training, support, and development throughout their career. Our vision is to grow ABA through quality and ethical practice. Our company’s team and culture continue to be built on this foundation, and everyone on our team is passionate about ABA and changing the lives of families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Job Description:

Under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Behavior Techs (BTs) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are responsible for the direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans and will also collect data and conduct certain types of assessments (such as stimulus preference assessments). We are seeking dedicated, passionate, and driven ABA professionals to work with our clients.

Qualifications Required and Job Responsibilities:

• Candidates with a current/active RBT certification preferred. If not RBT certified, candidate must have completed the 40-hour RBT online training within the last 4 months and be able to obtain their certification within 3 months of hire.
• Required Availability - Weekday hours in the afternoon (after school)
• Preferred Availability - Flexibility for weekend hours as available
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with children and/or adolescents, personal and/or professional experience with autism, the field of ABA, or any adjacent field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must have valid ID and reliable transportation.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and an online ABA software data collection system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Behavior Technician certification
• Direct experience working with children in a 1:1 setting
• 1-year ABA experience

Work Location:

Multiple locations (we offer in-home services, so the location is dependent upon the client)

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Pay: $27-$32 per hour

COVID-19 considerations: Journey ABA is following all state, local and expert guidelines to keep our clients and staff safe.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation and are you comfortable driving to and from your client's home regularly (typically up to a 30-40 minute commute), potentially experiencing traffic in the area?
• Can you be flexible to substitute and/or shadow other clients if your designated client has temporarily cancelled services?
• Scenario: You have been fully trained and have been working with your new 5 year old client for 1 month. His target behaviors have included mild tantrums and learning life skills such as task analysis of tooth brushing. During session, he exhibits a new behavior in the form of self-injury and begins banging his head on the hardwood floor. Although your BCBA supervisor participates in sessions with you often, she is not with you on this day. What is the first thing you do when you observe the self-injurious behavior, and what are the follow up steps?
• What is the main reason you have left previous positions?

Work Location: On the road