Behavioral Therapist

About This Role

This role provides individualized one-on-one behavioral support to individuals on the Autism Spectrum, helping them develop essential communication, social, academic, and daily living skills. You will work closely with clients, families, and the treatment team in a home setting to foster a positive and supportive environment where each client can achieve their personalized goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct behavioral intervention and support to clients in accordance with individualized treatment plans
• Apply behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients
• Implement teaching individualized goals and objectives under the direction of the BCBA
• Teach clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills
• Assist students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills, including toilet training, eating, and other self-help skills
• Support all members of the staff and assist with ideas, suggestions, and work duties
• Actively participate in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills
• Assist with implementing and developing instructional activities and materials under the direction of the BCBA
• Communicate in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists, trainers, and clients
• Attend and participate in meetings
• Observe, record, and report the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records
• Function as an active member of the treatment team, working with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans
• Participate in ongoing supervision and feedback from the BCBA/supervising clinician
• Consistently implement behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors
• Effectively respond to and manage crisis situations which may include client physical aggression
• Complete daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner
• Follow Quality Autism Services policies and procedures
• Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when working with multiple clients, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Capacity to work in person, including possible travel within nearby communities in Orange County
• Ability to meet physical demands of direct work with children
• Compliance with background checks

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Professional development assistance