Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.
Company-sponsored Registered Behavior Technician certification is required before working independently with a client, if not already acquired.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Applied Behavior Analysis, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Follow ethical standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Show patience when working with clients with special needs and problem behavior, and when monitoring progress with behavioral interventions.
Maintain records and documentation in accordance with Applied Behavior Analysis funding sources.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act standards.
Communicate orally and in writing with co-workers and leadership.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals.
Accept and implement feedback consistently across sessions.
Complete active role requirements including bending, sitting, standing, lifting, walking, and diapering a child; lifting is typically 5–20 pounds and may exceed 20 pounds.
Schedules may vary by location during stated business hours.
Responsibilities
Prepare for client sessions, including reviewing previous notes and documents.
Run skill acquisition programs, including Discrete Trial Instruction and Natural Environment Teaching, and teach skills using Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
Observe and track behaviors using a variety of data collection methods.
Follow individualized behavior plans, including intervening on problem behavior as outlined in the beneficiary's plan.
Complete end-of-session tasks, including rendering time worked and completing Applied Behavior Analysis session documentation.
Learn and use assistive technology and other specialized equipment.
Attend and participate in clinic or company meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
Assist with parent trainings by modeling Applied Behavior Analysis techniques.
Complete team chores.
Occasional participation in community events on weeknights and weekends may be required.
Services are primarily provided in a clinic-based setting; occasional local travel may be required depending on patient need.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field.
Experience working with children with special needs.
Registered Behavior Technician certification.
Description
Job Summary
This is a direct service position that works one-on-one with children who have special needs. ABA Clinicians focus on increasing communication, social, and verbal behavior skills, as well as decreasing problem behavior, using the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This position reports to the Clinical and Administrative Leadership at the Clinic. This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Essential Daily Duties
These duties should be able to be completed with or without reasonable ADA accommodations.
Preparing for client session including reviewing previous notes/documents
Run skill acquisition programs (including Discrete Trial Instruction and Natural Environment Teaching) and teach a variety of skills using ABA principles
Observe and track behaviors using a variety of data collection methods
Follow individualized behavior plans, including intervening on problem behavior as outlined in beneficiary’s plan
Complete end of session tasks not limited to, rendering time worked, completing ABA session documentation
Learn and use assistive technology and other specialized equipment
Attend and participate in clinic/company meetings, trainings, case reviews, etc.
Assist with parent trainings by modeling ABA techniques
Other Duties
Opportunity to attend and participate in community events on weeknights and weekends
Completing team chores
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; company sponsored RBT Certification is required prior to working independently with a client (if not acquired prior)
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field; experience applying ABA principles; experience working with children with special needs; RBT certification
Knowledge of
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Applied Behavior Analysis, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Ability to
Follow ethical standards as set forth by the BACB
Exhibit patience when working with clients who have special needs, problem behavior, and seeing progress with behavioral interventions
Maintain records and documentation in accordance with ABA funding sources
Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA standards
Communicate effectively with co-workers and leadership both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and other professionals
Accept and implement feedback consistently across sessions
Skills
Thoroughness
Detail-orientated
Accountability
Collaboration Skills/Ability to Work Well with Others
Communication Proficiency (Co-workers, Parents, Clients)
Adaptability
Initiative, self-starter
Critical thinking
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have a supervisory role.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional, clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers/tablets, phones, and photocopiers.
Travel
Services are primarily provided in a clinic-based setting, however occasional local travel may be required depending on patient need.
Physical Demands
This is largely an active role. This would require the ability to bend, sit, stand, lift, walk, and diaper a child throughout the day. Lifting requirement range is 5-20 lbs. but may exceed 20 lbs. in some cases.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position, with potential to grow into full-time. Business hours are 8 am – 5 pm. Mon-Thurs. & Fri- 8 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Work schedules may vary depending on location.
Pay
Pay is commensurate with experience, education and credential level. Pay Range $20-$25 per hour.
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.