Behavior Therapist, Early Intervention - Part-time (17.5 hrs./week) - Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehur

Service Areas Supporting Joint Base McGuire-Fort Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL) and surrounding communities - Browns Mills, Lumberton, Pemberton, Mt. Holly, Mansfield, Wrightstown Summary Provides child development evaluations; determines goals and plan of treatment for behaviorally disordered toddlers, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Position Responsibilities Demonstrates comprehensive evaluation/assessment skills including ongoing determination of the effectiveness of interventions and modification of the treatment plan as appropriate. Effectively communicates with family in providing education and literature in accordance with age, physical condition, developmental level and cultural needs. Develops behavior management programs for the home environment and community setting. Develops and implements age appropriate principles of reinforcement. Maintains records measuring effectiveness of behavioral programs, including mastery levels. Maintains and completes evaluations, client records, reports and all written documentation effectively and in a timely manner, in accordance with regulatory and departmental guidelines. Effectively communicates with other team members, including program assistant(s). Utilizes other support staff as appropriate. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required Minimum of two years experience providing direct care services to individuals ages birth to 5 implementing behavioral intervention programs. Required Education Minimum of Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in one of the following disciplines: special education, early childhood or psychology. Training/Certifications/Licensure Crisis Management Certification preferred. Coursework in behavioral methodology for children. Valid driver's license may be required. Salary: $27.01 - $41.99 Hourly Benefits: Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Virtua Health