Senior Therapist

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of children in West Springfield, Massachusetts? We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and caring Senior Therapist to join our team.  As a Senior Therapist, you'll be the superhero for children aged 1 to 6 with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental disabilities. You'll be their partner in progress, providing 1:1, group, and consultative treatments both at home and in our center, using the latest evidence-based techniques of applied behavior analysis.  But wait, there's more! You'll get to customize your approach to each child, helping them boost their social, communication, and play skills while keeping the fun alive. And don't worry, you won't be alone on this journey – our team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts will be there every step of the way to guide and support you.  Plus, here's the cherry on top: you'll have the chance to earn both restricted and unrestricted hours through your everyday responsibilities as a Senior Therapist.  Ready to join our dynamic team and be the superhero these kids deserve? Apply now and let's make a difference together!"  Get Ready to transform: Your Role in Action!  Dynamic Treatment Implementation: Dive into implementing individualized treatment plans for your dedicated caseload or as a dynamic floater for our center-based clients.  Capture the Magic: Witness the magic of progress firsthand as you document clients' journeys through daily data collection and session notes.  Collaborative Evaluation: Join forces with our brilliant BCBA team to evaluate the impact of procedures using innovative direct observation and data collection methods.  Fresh Insights: Bring your creative spark to the table, providing fresh insights on new objectives as we conquer targets together.  Tech-Savvy Mastery: Showcase your tech-savvy side as you master the art of building programs in CentralReach.  Snazzy Data Design: Design data collection systems that are as user-friendly as they are effective, ensuring they're tailored to the skills being taught and include eye-catching graphs and plots.  Assessment Excellence: Partner with our BCBAs to conduct skills and behavioral assessments, offering developmentally appropriate recommendations that elevate our programming.  Polished Paperwork: Make waves in report writing during our treatment authorization process, ensuring our paperwork is as polished as our practice.  Smooth Operations: Tackle the daily hustle with finesse as you assist in managing our clinical schedule and keep our staff and client call-out line running smoothly.  Inspiring Growth: Inspire greatness in our team by supporting new hire training and ongoing monitoring of staff treatment integrity, delivering feedback that fosters growth.  Empowering Caregivers: Empower caregivers with your wisdom by providing top-notch training and consultation on implementing behavior support plans and effective teaching strategies.  Heart-to-Heart Connection: Speak the language of heart-to-heart connection as you orally present recommendations to families and caregivers, making complex concepts accessible through plain language and a touch of magic.  Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination! Bachelor's degree in psychology, Child Development, or related field required. Enrolled in Master's Program in ABA preferred.  Prior ABA experience required, with at least 1 year working with children, especially those with developmental disabilities.  Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.  Comfortable interacting with children and implementing physical intervention strategies if necessary, ensuring their safety and well-being.  Capable of working with children who display behavior problems, utilizing effective strategies to address interfering behaviors.  Understanding proper professional and communication boundaries in interactions with families and supervisors, maintaining professionalism.  Openness to accepting and implementing feedback from supervisors, contributing to program development, modification, and report writing as appropriate. Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This role!  Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation time along with 10 paid holidays, including a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday!  Comprehensive Health Benefits: Get covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.  Investing in Your Growth: Take advantage of paid training and certification opportunities to level up your skills.  Support When You Need It: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and guidance.  Financial Flexibility: Benefit from a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and options for LTD and STD insurance coverage, along with voluntary benefit options.  Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.  Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.    Join us and experience a culture that values your well-being and invests in your future!