Autism and Behavioral Treatment Therapist

Currently accepting applications for Full and Part-time Positions

We are looking for energetic, creative, passionate individuals who are ready to make a positive difference in a child's life while building a rewarding career. Innovative Counseling, Inc provides behavior modification therapy which encourages growth, skill development, and problematic behavior reduction while working one on one with children on the autism spectrum at our center or in their homes. Ideal opportunity for graduates in social work or related fields such as psychology, human services, human development, speech and language disorders, special education, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a cooperative and professional working relationship with clinical team and families to ensure client progression

• Model and ensure respectful demeanor, professional boundaries, and compliance with agency policies and procedures

• Assess clients' current developmental functioning level using approved curricula

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plan and behavior support plan based on assessment with collaborative input of the licensed supervisor

• Design and implement approved programming with clients

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of data related to treatment programming and behavior plans

• Train, monitor and mentor behavior technicians assigned to your cases

• Evaluate behavior technicians’ performance and provide feedback to ensure quality and consistency of treatment

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree (or higher) in a human services or related discipline

• Must have at least 2,000 hours of supervised experience in the use of behaviorally based therapy models consistent with best practices

• Must have a solid understanding of autism and behavioral principles

• Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance

• Must pass a caregiver background check

• Must be able to sit on floor, move around, lift and/or maneuver up to 50 lb child

• Must be able to swiftly and effectively respond to aggressive behaviors utilizing behavior management techniques

Interested candidates should email autism@innovativecounseling.com for more information.