In-Home Behavior Therapist - Part-Time with Career Growth

BrightSpring Health Services; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

401(k) Matching

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSAs/FSAs

Short and Long Term Disability

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gateway Pediatric Therapy, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking a part-time Behavior Technician for home-based ABA services in Michigan. You will travel to clients' homes in Lake Orion, Oxford, and Rochester, delivering structured sessions and collecting data under supervision.

The position requires compassionate, reliable individuals with a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to sit in a child size chair or on the floor; switch from standing to sitting quickly; walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement; assume and maintain a variety of postures including but not limited to, standing, sitting, kneeling, or squatting.
• This position requires lifting up to 40 lbs and other physical activities.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Driver License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain instructional area throughout the session and at the conclusion of the session.
• Prepare and keep binder, stimuli, and needed materials accessible and organized.
• Dress appropriately and arrive on time for work with ample time to prepare for session.
• Complete all tasks assigned that are associated with the completion of a session.
• Receive 1:1 and group supervision from supervisors through direct observation.
• Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings.
• Communicate self in a professional and positive manner with coworkers and parents.
• Respond to all internal communication (e-mail, phone call, etc.) within 24 hours.
• Practice universal precaution to protect against the transmission of communicable diseases.
• Maintain appropriate level of communication with parents about all aspects of therapy.
• Deliver instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisory staff.
• Collect, record, and analyze data accurately following Gateway Pediatric Therapy's procedures.
• Respond to client's behavior following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training session and based on feedback given by supervisory staff.
• Complete necessary training and demonstrate accurate implementation and reporting on client specific plans, such as behavior plans and client-specific emergency procedures as outlined within internal documentation and/or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care
• Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures
• Complete and submit all progress notes by the completion of the scheduled therapy session
• Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients and programs and communicate in a timely manner to monitoring BCBA or supervisor
• Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when presented with maladaptive or undesired behaviors
• Reports directly to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and implementation of programs. Reports directly to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues
• Maintain client privacy in accordance with all HIPAA regulations and with Gateway policies and procedures manual

Skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Gateway Pediatric Therapy, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is seeking a part-time Behavior Technician for home-based ABA services in Michigan. You will travel to clients' homes in Lake Orion, Oxford, and Rochester, delivering structured sessions and collecting data under supervision.

The position requires compassionate, reliable individuals with a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.