Job Description
About Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services (MATS) Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services strive to provide effective, individualized, evidence-based therapy in a warm, nurturing environment which enhances the quality of life for our autism community by focusing on socially significant skill sets. Key components to ensure successful treatment including family support through family training and in-depth initial and ongoing staff training.
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a graduate-level certification. Professionals who are certified at this ABA job level are autonomous practitioners providing behavior-analytic services. BCBAs supervise the work of BCaBAs, RBTs, and others who implement behavior-analytic interventions.
Job Purpose The supervising BCBA provides specialized behavior intervention services via clinical direction, supervision of RBTs, BCaBAs, and/or BCBAs, and general case management, which is within his/her scope of experience and competence.
BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST JOB DESCRIPTION: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Conducts initial assessment for patients using provided curriculum.
- Creates skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs and strategies.
- Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration/ meetings with educators, speech, and occupational therapists.
- Analyzes patient data and makes necessary program modifications.
- Models’ implementation of treatment for BCaBAs and RBTs.
- Evaluates staff performance, provides training, and feedback.
- Completes progress reports in accordance with structured deadline.
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments.
- Conducts patient re-assessments when necessary.
- Provides exemplary leadership through hands-on training and modeling of ethical conduct.
- Implementing an appropriate assessment tool based on client’s needs or insurance requirements prior to the individual deadlines.
- A caseload of approximately 6-8 kids is to be maintained based on number of full and part time clients.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of the RBT/BT to ensure proper implementation of treatment plan; provide training and guidance as needed.
- Perform 1:1 and group meetings with staff to keep them informed and goal oriented.
- Updating and maintaining appropriate programming for clients.
- Provide parent training, resources and guidance to ensure the quality of care.
- Review clinical documentation and data collection; provide feedback as needed.
- Develop and supervise individualized ABA programs for clients in the home and community settings
- Provide field supervision for clients as required by the treatment plan.
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of behavior technicians.
- Review all session notes and data taken by BT's to monitor client progress and BT proficiency.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the client's family and respond to guardian questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with parents, team members, and professionals to ensure optimal client progress and outcomes.
- Supervise BT's and BCBA candidates in accordance with BACB.
Benefits designed with clinicians in mind:
- Competitive Salary: $65.00-85.00 hourly
- On-demand paychecks with Sure payroll
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance upon the first day of hire
- Paid PTO & sick leave
- Flexible workdays and time
- Mileage reimbursement, laptop, Tablet
- Continuing Education: $750.00 annually
- Exclusive Proprietary Data Collection Software: Exclusive use of Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services data collection software (CentralReach)
- Virtual Assessment Tools: AFLS, ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PDDBI, Vineland, etc.
- Exclusive Premier Training: Exclusive initial BT/RBT training, student analyst curriculum and internal RBT certificate training
- Comprehensive client resources and curriculum
- Paid conference attendance (e.g., registration, travel, room, meals, etc.)
- Opportunities to participate in research projects and present at conferences
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Free Telehealth: HIPPA compliant Microsoft Teams
- Options to work virtually
- Flexible schedule
Qualifications:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification is required.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Remote job, Flexible hours,