Behavior Therapist - Gaithersburg, MD Job - Achieve Beyond

Achieve Beyond, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Achieve Beyond is seeking a dedicated Behavior Therapist to join our Maryland team, delivering ABA services in home, clinic, or community settings to children ages 2–21. The role emphasizes compassionate engagement, data-driven instruction, and collaboration with BCBA colleagues.

Responsibilities include direct ABA instruction, data collection, family debriefs, and maintaining confidentiality in line with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum one bachelor’s degree in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field.
• Experience with ABA is preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, families, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, and sharing resources and strategies for home and community use.
• Collect daily data and organize child’s program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

ABA instruction

Team collaboration

Data collection

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Behavior Therapist – Gaithersburg, MD Job – Achieve Beyond

Gaithersburg, MD

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavior Therapists to join our team ! As a Behavior Therapist , you can work a flexible schedule that meets your needs and make a difference in the lives of our children and families . If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting experience, We look forward to meeting you!

Maryland Location:

Cases Available in Montgomery and Prince George Counties.

Come and join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy . W e specialize in conducting evaluations and providing ongoing services in homes, community , and clinic settings . Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support, to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. We currently offer ABA, Speech, Occupational, Social Work, and Physical therapy a s well as Special Education/ SEIT services . We serve children and families in the metro New York area (all 5 boroughs of NYC, Hudson Va l ley , Long Island and Albany ) , Virginia/DC area, Maryland, New Jers e y, Connecticut and Delaware.

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency
• Collect daily data and organize child’s program book weekly
• BTs must maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency
• Collect daily data and organize child’s program book weekly
• BTs must maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations

Requirements:

• Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!
• At least 1-2 years working with children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting– OR –successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field
• Experience using ABA preferred
• Successful completion of ABA training, consisting of online and in person training provided by Achieve Beyond
• Must be self- motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor
• Passionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods

Compensation is determined based on experience and education, and will be discussed during the interview process.