Description: Behavior therapists provide direct therapy for a specified caseload of clients and will work closely with the client’s team members including, fellow therapists, BCBAs and parents.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children with autism or related disorders

• Work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in conjunction with an expert team

• Ensure that programs written and approved by BCBA are carried out with fidelity

• Notify BCBA of need to update or change teaching procedures based on student progress

• Brainstorm potential ways to improve behavior plans or solutions to challenges

• Collect and analyze data

• Provide feedback as requested by supervising BCBA and at team meetings

• Participate in community outings with clients

• Assist in the creation of program plans and materials

Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school or equivalent, AND be at least 18 years of age

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification OR willingness to obtain RBT certification within 30-days of hire

• Ability to interact with a variety of children on the autism spectrum at different functioning levels

• Have physical ability to play with clients in the gym, pushing clients in swing, bending down, squatting, etc.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

• Have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Conduct themselves in a professional manner and hold themselves to high rigorous standards

• Have strong work ethic with the ability to meet scheduling commitments

• Able to work flexible hours in the clinic and/or in a client’s home

• Must pass a thorough background check

Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

Benefits for all employees:

• Opportunity for level advancement and pay increases

• Fun work environment

Benefits for eligible F/T employees:

• Paid time off

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

• Disability insurance

• 401(k)

• Opportunity to transition to salary

Schedule of availability: Monday to Friday

Work location: In person (not remote)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to detail all aspects of this position, but rather to summarize it for you and may be updated at any time.