Senior Therapist

Come join one of the leading providers of ABA therapy in the area! Caravel Autism Health is growing, and we need committed, passionate individuals who share our goal of positively impacting the life of a child on the autism spectrum and their family. Our Mission: We Change Lives! If you want more than just a job, but a career where you can make an impact, then this is the home for you. Benefits It's not only a priority for our learners to grow, but we also focus on our teammate’s continual growth with advancement opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative upbeat team environment. What sets us apart from other providers? Competitive pay based on experience and education. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. All of Caravel teammate’s are eligible for 401(k) with company match, mileage/drive time reimbursement, and a $500 referral bonus program. Our full time teammates are eligible for paid time off (PTO), holiday pay, short/long term disability, and multiple options for insurance plans (health, dental, and vision). We invest in YOU by obtaining/ maintaining credentials You'll always be working 1:1 with a client, no group billing. Responsibilities Assists BCBA with baseline and ongoing assessments of new clients using appropriate assessment protocols and procedures, probing skills listed on adaptive, developmental and functional behavior assessments via direct observation and data collection. In conjunction with BCBA and caregivers, implements programs to address socially significant needs of the client ensuring that therapy is conducted so that motivation of the client is used to establish and maintain cooperation, promote self-advocacy, autonomy and engagement. Ensures that indicators of assent and withdrawal of assent are noticed, honored, and measured. Works with BCBA to implement programming to promote communication skills to express assent and assent withdrawal. Creates, prepares and organizes instructional materials. Train and monitor BTs and RBTs in the implementation of programs, and behavioral intervention procedures, recording data and session notes; observing BTs and RBTs, implementing Behavioral Skills Training (BST), and providing ongoing clinical coaching. Works directly with the client, implementing new protocols, reviewing data on treatment targets/short-term goals, modifying existing protocols, progressing targets, and probing new skills or targets as directed by the BCBA. Uses clinical observation and highest-level technology (PathTap) at least weekly to ensure effective and efficient data-based decision making. Collaborates with family to implement programming and provides support to achieve prioritized family goals during Family Treatment Guidance sessions. Attends relevant workplace meetings as required. Communicates effectively with parents, caregivers, and other professionals as instructed concerning behavioral and therapeutic programming to ensure ongoing collaboration. Follows and abides by the BACB Ethics Code, Caravel ethical guidelines and policies, regulations, and laws and adheres to mandated reporting regulations. Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree is required. Must obtain RBT within 120 days of employment. At least 2,000 hours of training or supervised experience in the use of behaviorally based therapy models for children with autism spectrum disorders who meet all criteria to receive this service. Must be able to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) lbs. We are an equal opportunity employer and service provider. M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caravel Autism Health