ABA Therapist

Journey ABA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate ABA professionals to join their team. This role offers competitive pay rates, with opportunities for RBT certification and BCBA supervision. You'll be responsible for implementing behavior plans and working closely with clients to foster their development. The company values quality care and provides excellent support to its staff, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling work environment. With flexible schedules and a variety of perks, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the field of ABA while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents.

Benefits

Paid Training

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Professional Development Funds

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Company-provided Mobile Phone

Flexible Schedules

Paid Support Meetings

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed the 40-hour RBT training within the last 4 months.
• Strong communication skills and reliable transportation are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Behavior Analysis

Data Collection

Transportation Reliability

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)
• Flexible schedules based on your availability
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• A company-provided mobile phone and voice/data plan
• Free supervision, practicum, and mentoring for aspiring BCBAs from our dedicated team of close and collaborative professionals
• Transparency through our employee referral program

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.

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?
• 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 toothbrushing. During session, he exhibits a new behavior in the form of self injury. 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?