Job Description Summary
The Behavior Therapist is responsible for working directly with our clients providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy. The Behavior Therapist will be responsible for the following duties:
- Administration
- Case Management
- Clinical
- Internal Communication
Reporting Relationship
- The Behavior Therapist reports directly to the Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
Education and Professional Certifications
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- CPR or BLS certification preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician credential (RBT) required
Mandatory Job Requirements
Proficient in the use of Technology (e.g., Computer, iPad)
Able to work weekends as needed/required by the company.
Must complete on-going training to support job competency.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience working with children that have been diagnosed with Autism or with other intellectual disabilities.
Physical Job Requirements
- Body positions: sitting, standing, and kneeling
- Body movements: walking, running, bending, twisting
- Ability to run (in the event the client elopes/or leaves the area)
- Block aggression per the prescribed behavior support plan (as needed)
- Body senses: the ability to see, hear, and speak articulately are required.
Working Conditions
- Employees may be working in the following settings, an office, the community, in schools, and/or in client homes.
Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Tasks
- Administration
- Case Management
- Clinical
- Internal Communication
Administrative
- Fulfill 100% of scheduled sessions on a weekly/monthly basis
- Render schedule at the end of each session
- Lock schedule weekly, by Saturday at 8pm
- Look through NPA works, confirm schedule prior to every session
- Respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours
- Provide a minimum 2-week notice for any vacation request for approval with appropriate paperwork
- Submit permanent schedule changes in writing to the Scheduling Department
- Complete and pass the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 180 days of completing the Registered Behavior Technician Training.
- Notify Supervisor and Family of staff cancellation and send in a cancellation through the company Power App
- Complete all assigned tasks on time (to be determined per assignment) within scheduled sessions
- Remain HIPAA (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliant at all times ensuring all client files are protected including text messages, e-mails and phone conversations
- Attend all Creative Solutions for Hope companywide trainings
- Required minimum travel range of 25 miles
Clinical
- Complete 1:1 clinical therapy sessions
- Update Clinical Supervisor with any information regarding case
- When starting new cases: review case details with Clinical Supervisor prior to going into client’s home (welcome emails sent)
- Complete source documentation in the form of Ensora data and SOAP notes
- Scheduling: Look through NPA works, confirm schedule and render every night
- Respond to family’s e-mails and/or phone calls within 24 business hours
- Be available for reroutes to maximize client hours
- Receive constructive feedback with professionalism (Monthly Feedback Forms and goal setting)
- Address case concerns in a timely manner
Internal Communication
- Must respond to every communication attempt with internal staff (i.e., supervisors, office administrators, assigned BCBA mentors, directors) within 24 business hours
- Communicate all policy/protocol related issues immediately to Human Resources department
- Communicate any Information and Technology (“IT”) issues that would hinder the ability to perform work duties immediately
- Mandatory attendance at all mandatory company meetings
- Must be fluent in updated/current policies, adhere to those policies and ensure that knowledge of these policies is followed through
Measures of Performance
- Attainment of annual goals established between Behavior Therapist and Case Manager and Clinical Supervisor.
- Meet all essential job function requirements as described in the job description.
- Travel to regional office when required.
- Supervisor/Case Manager feedback through data collection on Therapist Evaluation Form (TEF)
- Adhere to CSH policies and procedure without violations and or disciplinary actions
