Behavior Therapist

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to provide direct therapy to a team of 4-6 clients following client treatment plans ensuring goals and objectives are being met.
• Documents therapy services accurately and timely (e.g., daily treatment notes, data collection, reporting parent and Partners In Excellence communications and client information).
• Ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes.
• Redirects, intervenes, observes, and monitors client behaviors.
• Completes the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities.
• Problem solves and makes appropriate decisions.
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation.
• Works with a team and accepts corrective feedback, complying with supervisory direction.
• Communicates daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Organizes and cleans clients’ space and equipment.
• Aids in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guides others to do the same.
• Aids clients with personal care including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs.
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Reports all safety concerns to the Center Manager or their direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors).
• Previous behavioral therapy experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy.
• General knowledge of typical and special needs clients.