Behavior Therapist I

Ozark Center; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeman Health System, operating Ozark Center, seeks a Behavior Therapist I to work one-on-one with children, collecting data and supporting treatment goals. The role collaborates with administrative and clinical staff to deliver trauma-informed care within a dual recovery framework.

The position reports to the Autism Supervisor and Clinical Director, requiring a four-year degree or equivalent ABA experience, and may include evening/weekend hours.

Qualifications

• ABA data collection experience.
• Strong communication with clients and families.
• Ability to document progress and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform intensive interventions with children with autism using ABA.
• Implement plans to reduce challenging behavior.
• Receive weekly or bi-monthly supervision.
• Collect and maintain data.
• Report writing as required.
• Teaching and coaching of family members and caregivers.
• Completing billing forms/documentation as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

ABA data collection

Report writing

Family coaching

One-on-one interaction

ABA techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years ABA experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Primary Responsibility is to assist the client and their families in progress toward specific goals by working one-on-one with the client. This person works cohesively with the Administrative and clinical staff involved with the client’s treatment plan. Behavior Therapist I works one-on-one with extensive data collection of the client’s progress. Behavior Therapist I provide services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health (addiction/substance use and mental health) issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often times have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment. Behavior Therapist I demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. Behavior Therapist I will be trained in trauma-informed care and will work to help provide services in an environment that is sensitive and responsive which will prevent victimization, abuse, or trauma as a result of the care received. Behavior Therapist I reports to the Autism Supervisor and Clinical Director of the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism.

Education

A graduate from an accredited four (4) year college or university, or four (4) years’ experience delivering ABA services or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialization in special education, counseling, psychology, social work or closely related field.

Work Experiences

Prefer prior experience with Applied behavior analysis, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing intensive interventions with children with autism within the methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Implementing plans to reduce challenging behavior.
• Receiving weekly or bi-monthly supervision.
• Collecting and maintaining data.
• Report writing as required.
• Teaching and coaching of family members, caregivers, etc. as assigned.
• Completing billing forms/documentation as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Typical physical demands include prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, stooping, and occasional team lifting to 200 pounds. Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and to work irregular hours and deal with irate individuals. May require evening and weekend hours. TB test upon hire.

Freeman Health System

Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center – the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women’s and children’s services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.