Job Description

Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Status – Full-time 

Reports To: BCBA/BCaBA/Nexus Therapies Management 

Summary

Responsible for providing intensive behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development. The behavior therapist is ultimately responsible for direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families, as well as accurate record-keeping of case notes and excellent communication with supervising BCABA or BCBA about the program and the progress of the behavior service plans. The RBT maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed.

Essential Functions 

• Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions. 
  
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain client's program book. 
  
• Work with the Clinical Team and implement individualized goals and checklists. 
  
• Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by a Clinical Manager. 
  
• Graph data as instructed - may only apply if the electronic data collection system is offline.
  
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients. 
  
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. 
  
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients. 
  
• Avoids legal challenges by keeping client information confidential. 
  
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements 
  
• Dependable means of transportation 
  

Additional Functions: 

• Actively communicates the Nexus Therapies' outreach efforts to community 
  

• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Nexus Therapies (very important)
  

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: 

• High School Degree
  
• An associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in the areas of applied behavior analysis, marriage and family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field.
  
• RBT Certification. 
  
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA strategies. 
  
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands: 

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time. 
  
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students. 
  
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language. 
  
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to understand normal conversation clearly. 
  
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. 
  
• Adapt to manage moderate to high-stress levels. 
  
• Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment. 
  
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions. 
  
• Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel. 
  
• Hazards: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior. 
  
• Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner. 
  
• Successfully pass an FBI and DOJ background check
  

Reliable transportation is required

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with some weekends as needed; hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule. Occasional weekend work will be required based on client needs. 

Monday - Friday hours available 12 pm to 8 pm. 

Saturday - 10 am to 6 pm

Benefits

• Health
  
• 401K
  
• Mileage reimbursement & paid drive time
  
• Phone stipend
  
• Sick pay
  
• PTO
  
• National Holidays 
  
• Laptop or iPad 
  
• Continuing Education Units (CEU)
  
• Training
  

*Some benefits apply to full-time positions.

**Part-time positions may become full-time if the candidate is interested and based on client availability.

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