Senior Behavior Therapist

Job Description

A Senior Behavior Therapist at Autism Matters provides on-floor support and clinical oversight to a caseload of 4-6 clients and their team of behavior therapists. This position is responsible for direct 1:1 and 2:1 individualized therapy services utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principals, while also ensuring their team is providing high-quality services and maintaining treatment integrity. A Senior Behavior Therapist is supportive of their team, ethical, client-focused, and dedicated to best practice.

Qualifications And Educational Requirements

 Must meet Level 1 and/or Level 2 qualifications for education and/or experience:

• Level 1: (must meet both bullet points)
  
  

 Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the mental health professional disciplines or possess a master’s degree in a mental health field.

 Possess 2,000 hours of clinical experience and/or training. o Level 2: (must meet one of the bullet points)  Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral or child development science or a related field AND have 1,000 hours of clinical experience, OR completed approved graduate coursework, OR be a BCaBA or RBT.  Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in one of the behavioral or child development sciences or related fields and will receive 1,000 hours of supervision.  Have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.

 Be available to work a daily schedule of 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Autism Matters will review other availability and scheduling requests on a case by case basis.

Tasks And Responsibilities

CLIENT-FOCUSED THERAPY

 Maintain a caseload of 4-6 FTE Clients.

 Provide 1:1 and 2:1 therapy to children utilizing the principles of behavior analysis. Job Title:

Senior Behavior Therapist Job Category:

Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-Supervisory Department/Group:

ABA Department Supervisor:

Clinic Director/Program Manager Will Train Applicant(s):

At Request of Supervisor Travel Required:

Up to 5%, between sites or offsite as needed. Level/Salary Range:

Level 1: $22/hr starting

Level 2: $19/hr starting Position Type:

Full-time or Part-time

 Follow clients' individualized treatment plans to target specific goals across a variety of domains to improve the clients' ability to interact with their environment.

 Demonstrate the consistent use of positive and proactive behavior management techniques, as well as reactive strategies based on clients' individualized behavior plans.

 Monitor client acquisition rate and individual treatment plan goals in collaboration with the programmers.

 Complete and maintain timely and effective written documentation with minimal errors.

 Receive and apply feedback from supervisor(s) to enhance therapy and improve client outcomes.

 Participate in Family Caregiver Training and Counseling in order to provide support and consistency across environments, as requested.

OVERSIGHT AND SUPERVISION

 Directly supervise behavior therapists on their team and provide positive and corrective feedback utilizing a variety of objective and subjective measures.

 Support behavior therapists with clinical questions or concerns regarding clients' on caseload, application of ABA procedures, and/or overall clinical procedures.

 Provide observation and direction to clients on caseload in individual or group skills sessions with behavior therapists to assess application of skills, procedural integrity and client progress.

 Maintain client stimuli systems and materials.

 Ensure that client routine daily tasks (e.g. toileting, grooming, etc.) are completed by team members, as necessary.

 Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration during meetings, overlaps, and trainings.

 Participate in client intake.

 Complete on-going assessment for clients on caseload.

 Maintain a clean and safe therapeutic environment.

 Provide disciplinary warnings for client-related safety concerns or policy violations, when warranted.

 Ensure medication policies and procedures are implemented appropriately.

GENERAL

 Complete and pass competencies with 90% accuracy within the first 90 days of employment (if hired directly at Senior Behavior Therapist).

 Provide direct services (any billable client-related activity), as outlined above, during 80% of scheduled hours.

 Model professional demeanor and ethical behavior across all settings.

 Uphold company values of being client-focused, ethical, supportive, dedicated, and having integrity.

 Adhere to the ethical code of supervising professionals (LPCC, BCBA, LICSW, etc.).

 Manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

 Demonstrate willingness and flexibility in meeting client, family, and agency needs.

 Complete and maintain timely and effective written documentation with minimal errors.

 Regularly attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

 Participate in community outreach events.

 Follow all company policies and procedures.

 Participate in opening/closing procedures as outlined at each location.

 Complete other duties as designated by their supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE

 Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

 Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client-centered and family-centered quality services meeting client and family satisfaction.

 Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

 Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills

 Training/Presentation: teaching others how to do tasks and responsibilities and conveying information effectively and accurately.

 Monitoring: assessing performance of self, others, or organization to make improvements or take corrective action.

 Social Perceptiveness and Coordination: being aware of others' reactions, understanding why they react as they do, and adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and implementing solutions.

 Active Listening: giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

 Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing: communicating effectively verbally or in written form.

 Judgment and Decision-Making: considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choosing the most appropriate one.

 Time Management: managing one's own time and the time of others.

 Documenting/Recording Information: entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

Physical Requirements

 Stand/Walk: Constantly, 67-100% of time.

 Sit: Frequently, 34-66% of time.

 Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally, 1-33% of time.

 Squat/Kneel: Constantly, 67-100% of time.

 Push/Pull: Frequently, 34-66% of time.

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