Entry Level Autism Therapist - Training Provided - Good Compensation

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co.; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Support Services in the United States seeks a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data collection, support assessments, and help with clinical activities under supervision.

The role includes lead therapist duties in the absence, staff/parent training, and data-driven program implementation across home, school, and community settings; requires transport and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• One year clinical/home/school experience providing direct services to children with autism.
• Willingness to learn early learning curricula and behavioral principles for functional repertoires.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work with children across a range of functioning levels and settings.
• Motivated, with a strong work ethic and able to work with minimal direction.
• Capable of independent work and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data on observable client behavior.
• Assist lead therapist in maintaining graphs and summarizing data.
• Write progress notes and program updates; create session materials.
• Support implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Prepare and clean up session-related activities and equipment.
• Disseminate protocols, review protocols, and train staff/parents.
• Follow safe handling and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• Provide direct client care following prescribed protocols; may be one-on-one or in groups.
• Assume lead therapist duties in the absence of the lead therapist.
• Shadow/co-treat/treat a minimum of 2–4 contact hours per week.
• Report parent concerns to the lead therapist; escalate suspected abuse within 24 hours.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

CPR training

Documentation

Observational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 college credits; Bachelor’s or Master’s in Psychology or related field

Tools

Computer use

Data management software

Job description

In accordance with the needs of the ages of the population served by our practice, the Behavioral Health Technician/ Direct Therapist will organize and maintain data collection and statistical analysis systems for programs; assist with behavioral assessments and program implementation; assist with clinical activities and staff/parent training; assume lead behavior therapist duties in the temporary absence of such staff.

Critical features of this position are described under the headings below but are subject to change at the discretion of ABA Support Services, and the Management Team. The job description reflects the designation of essential job functions but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 1. Collect and record data based on observable client behavior.
• 2. Assist lead therapist in maintaining up to date graphs, summarizing and calculating data.
• 3. Write progress notes, program updates, create session materials and stimuli, maintain program books.
• 4. Actively participate in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• 5. Assist lead therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session related activities (preparing client room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
• 6. Assist with case related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews and staff/parent training.
• 7. Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• 8. Provide direct client care following the prescribed behavioral protocols/programs, provision of services may be one-on-one or in group settings.
• 9. Assume lead therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the lead therapist.
• 10. Shadow/co-treat/treat a minimum of 2-4 contact hours per week.
• 11. Report parent concerns and highlights to the lead therapist on the case.
• 12. Report any suspected child abuse within 24 hours of report or incident to child line.

Requirements

• 1. Must have own transportation.
• 2. Must provide proof of vehicle registration and insurance card.
• 3. Must check email correspondence daily.

Physical Requirements

• 1. Must be able to assume a variety of postures, for extended periods of time (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.
• 2. Must be able to follow clients, at times apace, and pivot from one position to another quickly
• 3. Must be able to lift and carry clients in braces and other adaptive equipment.
• 4. Must be able to restrain/hold/transport clients in the course of behavioral management.
• 5. Must be able to receive detailed oral communication and communicate orally to parents, supervisors and staff.
• 6. Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• 7. Oversee case related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and parent/staff training.
• 8. Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting and working with clients.
• 9. Provide direct client care, following the prescribed behavioral/protocols/programs.
• 10. Must be physically present at the assigned job site.
• 11. Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform various keyboard functions.
• 12. Must be able to travel to and from various locations.
• 13. Be supervised a minimum of 5% of direct therapist’s billable hours per week.
• 14. Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Reporting Relationship

• 1. Report to the Supervising Behavior Analyst with plan specific questions, parent and supervision questions.
• 2. Report to Human Resources on employee related issues.
• 3. Report to Office Manager regarding billing, technology and schedule related inquiries.
• 4. Personnel Supervised: None
• 5. Direct therapists on their cases needing supervision for their RBT license.

Qualifications

• 1. Previous experience working in a reputable clinic, home, or school program is highly desirable.
• 2. 1 year clinical/home/school experience providing direct services to children with Autism, training parents, and supervising staff in the implementation of intervention protocols
• 3. Willing to learn about an early learning curriculum and the application of behavioral principles to increase a wide range of functional repertoires.
• 4. Exceptional interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• 5. Therapists should be willing to work with children who range from high functioning to low functioning ASD and be able to assist in the implementation of clinical programs in the home, school, and community environments.
• 6. Motivated, excellent work ethic, high degree of quality work and work with minimal direction.
• 7. Able to work independently and as a team member in a dynamic, fast paced environment including one that is building structure and process as it goes along; must be flexible and patient.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent Required

60 College credits, Bachelor’s Degree or Master Degree in Psychology, Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy, Education, or related field is highly desirable.

Experience

Experience providing behavioral services to children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Related Training

• 1. Maintain up-to-date training/certification status in CPR, seizure training, child abuse reporting, professional crisis management, RBT license, and any other training related to the programs provided by ABA Support Services.
• 2. Complete required IBHS trainings in a timely manner
• 3. Complete the RBT process with the BCBA Board within the first 3 months of hire and recertify every 1 year based on BACB requirements.
• 4. Must have and maintain a basic knowledge of computer systems and applicable software.