Behavior Therapist - Fairfax, VA Hiring

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case

Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency

Collect daily data and organize the child's program book weekly

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

At least 2 years working with special needs children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting OR successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field

Experience using ABA preferred

Successful completion of 30-hour classroom/online/clinical observation training provided by Achieve Beyond and a passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor

Passionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!

Must be comfortable working in a home-based and/or clinical setting Physical Requirements:

Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving a personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.

The ability to climb and descend staircases

The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly

The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods

About the Achieve Beyond (Client)

Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and the Virginia/ Maryland/DC area. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community, and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

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