Adaptive Skills Therapist

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Liberty Behavioral and Community Services in Downtown LA seeks driven, experienced professionals to teach adaptive skills to clients aged 5–65. Responsibilities include direct sessions, data recording, and collaborating with families to meet program goals.

Flexible hours and travel to client homes are offered; part-time or full-time positions become available as cases arise. Required a Master’s degree in a related field, 1+ year of adaptive skills experience, and 3–4 years of supervisory work.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, ABA, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• TB test, criminal background clearance.
• 1 year of adaptive skills training plan experience.
• 1 year of experience with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds.
• CPR and HIPAA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting training.
• Clean driving record for 2 years.
• Familiarity with HIPAA.
• Not contracted as direct care provider.
• 3-4 years supervisory experience.
• Licensed/Registered/Certified in relevant fields with 5 years in human services field or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct session with clients.
• Provide feedback to parents.
• Collaborate with team members, parents, and AST providers.
• Write notes and reports.
• Review notes and reports.
• Attend staff, clinical, and mentor meetings.
• Record data.
• Ensure proper taking of data and notes.
• Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations.

Skills

Direct session facilitation

Team collaboration

Data recording and reporting

HIPAA compliance

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or related field

Job description

Job Description
Liberty Behavioral and Community Services located in Downtown LA, CA, is seeking out driven, talented, and experienced employees searching for a great opportunity to work with developmentally disabled clientele (ages 5-65) on much needed adaptive skills training, which includes but is not limited to independent living skills (personal hygiene goals, laundry/cooking skills, etc.), social skills (navigating and communicating in one’s own environment or in the community, back and forth conversation, social pragmatics, etc.), safety skills (community safety, internet safety, creation of appropriate emergency practices, etc.), financial management (paying bills, creating budgets, etc.), etc. As an employee in Liberty's adaptive skills program, your duties will be to teach adaptive skills to children or adults between the ages of 5 and 65. You will be assigned a workload that may consist of 1:1 client ratio each requiring various hours of servicing per month (20-40+ hours). Employees will be required to set daily/weekly meeting times with the family and ensure adaptive skills training be delivered based on program goals and objectives. You are required to fill out daily activity logs, data sheets, sign in sheets, and compile monthly goal percentages to establish program effectiveness. In addition, this job will require you to travel to a client’s home, work on independent or family goals, and assist with socialization skills, self-care, daily living skills, financial independence, vocational exploration, and social/leisure activities. Work hours are flexible as times will be established with each family or client independently, which allows for individuals working for an advanced degree in psychology or related fields. Current positions allow for part-time or full-time work loads as cases become available.

Liberty Behavioral and Community Services will follow all state requirements for COVID-19.

Locations: Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct session
• Provide feedback to parents
• Collaborate with team members, parents, and AST providers
• Write notes and reports
• Review notes and reports
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings and mentor meetings
• Record data
• Ensure the proper taking of data and notes
• Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations

Requirements

• Master’s Degree (in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Medicine, Speech and language, Rehabilitation, or a related field)
• Must have valid driver’s license and car insurance
• Must have TB test, criminal background clearance
• Have at least 1 year of experience in the design and implementation of adaptive skills training plans
• Have at least 1 year of working experience with developmentally disabled individuals
• Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
• CPR and HIPPA Training, Safety First Training, and Mandated Reporting (procedures, laws, regulations) Training
• Clean driving record for 2 years
• Familiarity with HIPPA
• Must be able to be hired on with the agency and not contracted (no direct care providers will be contracted)
• 3-4 years of experience in a supervisory position
• Licensed, Registered or Certified in one of the following fields and 5 years of experience in human services field, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, nursing, creative arts therapy, speech and language therapy, BCBA certified, DIR certified

Benefits

• Full Time Employees are eligible for: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
• Salary: $34- $36 per hour

Company Description

Since 2012, Liberty Behavioral and Community Services has been a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral health needs. Founded on the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive, Liberty has grown into a community-focused organization that puts people first. For over a decade, we have been dedicated to delivering person-centered services that promote independence, inclusion, and dignity. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve, with a focus on empowering them to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.