What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist position at The Lovaas Institute Midwest?
We are seeking a part-time or partial full-time Behavior Therapist in the Lincoln, NE area— the job is fun, flexible and offers a rewarding experience for our employees and the opportunity to change lives.
- Provide 1:1 individualized intensive early intervention behavior therapy services to children with autism in their home, school and community environments. Sessions are typically 2-4 hours in length.
- Assist Senior Behavior Therapists as requested in conducting assessments and training of staff, parents, and community members utilizing methods that have been demonstrated through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to be effective in developing typical home and community language, social, and self-control skills.
- Provide services that place the highest priority on an ethical regard for the best interests of the children served.
- Travel between 1:1 sessions in the Lincoln area
Benefits:
- Starting pay $21/hour or $22/hour for candidates with a bachelor's degree
- Time and a half pay for working outside typical work hours (after 5pm and on weekends). We also require availability during typical work hours for observation and training. We do not exclusively have positions available for evenings and weekends.
- Assistance obtaining Registered Behavior Technician credential
- Supervision for RBT, BCaBA, or BCBA supervised fieldwork
- Holiday and PTO accrual for part-time team members
- Mileage reimbursement
The Lovaas Institute also offers frequent opportunities for advancement within the company and professional growth including supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, on the job training, and compensation and training for continuing education.
Ideal Candidates:
- Passionate about helping children.
- Motivated by making a positive difference in the lives of others.
- Dedicated to exercising effective leadership in implementing treatment programs.
- Possess a desire for continuous growth and learning.
- Interest in field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Looking for 9 months of employment
Recognized as a world leader, the Lovaas Institute is committed to providing the highest quality treatment available to children diagnosed with autism or a related disorder. We approach this one child at a time by individualizing each child’s program to best meet his or her needs.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must possess a high school diploma, be enrolled in a bachelor's program or have a bachelor's degree
- Experience with children
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22