Behavior Management Therapist

JOB TITLE: Behavior Management Therapist

PROGRAM: In Home Behavioral Services

LOCATION: Springfield

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Part-Time or Fee-For-Service

SCHEDULED HOURS: FFS up to 40 hours

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: Monday – Friday, possible weekends; hours will vary depending on families’ needs.

BONUS: $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BHN currently seeks a Behavior Management Therapist to work full-time, part-time or fee-for-service with youth who exhibit challenging behaviors in their home environments. The Behavior Management Therapist works as a part of a treatment team conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments in family homes culminating in written Behavior Intervention Plans to be implemented by parents/caregivers. The Behavior Management Therapist assists family members and members of the treatment team in learning to implement behavioral interventions and along with a Behavior Management Monitor participates in coaching families on implementation and revises plans as needed for individual youth and family success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified candidates will be: A Master’s-level practitioner (or above) in a relevant specialty AND meet any one of the following criteria:

  • Certified in Applied Behavioral Analysis (BCBA); OR
  • Enrolled in an ABA training program and eligible for certification within nine months; OR
  • A clinical psychologist with experience; OR
  • A master’s-level mental health clinician working under the supervision of an ABA-Certified clinician (BCBA); OR
  • A master’s-level mental health clinician with 2 years experience performing functional behavioral assessments and implementing and evaluating intervention strategies who is familiar with applied behavioral analysis and/or positive behavior support

Services may be provided any day of the week, in order to meet the needs of the identified youth and family. Applicants must be over the age of 21, have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201157@bhninc.org