What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Therapist position at Caravel Autism Health?
Come join one of the leading providers of ABA therapy in the area! Caravel Autism Health is growing, and we need committed, passionate individuals who share our goal of positively impacting the life of a child on the autism spectrum and their family. Our Mission: We Change Lives! If you want more than just a job, but a career where you can make an impact, then this is the home for you. Our Values: Advocacy, Clinical Commitment, Operational Excellence, Passion, Professional Development and Teamwork - all make for a great working environment!
Senior Therapists play a critical role in fulfilling our mission. They are responsible for assessing the client’s current level of development across the various sections of the curriculum, designing client programs, writing the Individual Treatment Plan (under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Lead Therapist), and providing hands-on training and supervision for Behavior Technicians.
Unique Benefits and Incentives We Offer:
· Competitive salary, with quarterly performance-based bonuses contingent upon meeting clinical commitment goals.
· Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, 401k for Full-time candidates
· PTO and Paid Holidays for Full-time candidates
· Support for obtaining/ maintaining credentials
· Work/Life Balance
Responsibilities
- Develops client specific therapeutic treatment plans based on appropriate assessments and developmental guidelines.
- In conjunction with supervisory staff and caregivers, develops programs appropriate to the current and future needs of the clients. Creates programs, moves targets forward, prepares program materials, and makes procedural changes as needed.
- Designs and implements behavior observation systems, support plans, and behavior intervention guidelines.
- Analyzes program data to ensure appropriate progress and effectiveness.
- Supervises, orients, and trains Behavior Technicians in the implementation of programs and behavioral intervention procedures, routinely providing ongoing coaching and feedback regarding performance to enhance staff development and skill. Ensures Behavior Technician is oriented appropriately to the company and follows all policies and procedures.
- Proactively addresses employee relation issues or concerns, including ongoing coaching and feedback, employee development, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
- Consults with supervisory staff to ensure the provision of effective and efficient service delivery.
- Follows and abides by all ABA ethical guidelines and policies, regulations, and laws including confidentiality and HIPAA. Adheres to mandated reporting regulations.
- Follows and ensures all staff are abiding by Caravel Autism Health policies and procedures. Maintains professional boundaries with clients and their families and represents company in a professional manner.
- As needed, will collaborate with a client’s outside providers to coordinate care for your client and will attend meetings to create consistency with service goals.
- Consistent and regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
Supervisory
Responsibility: Supervises Behavior Technicians and Senior Interns on assigned client cases.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required
- At least 2,000 hours of training or supervised experience in the use of behaviorally based therapy models for children with autism spectrum disorders who meet all criteria to receive this service
- The employee must be able to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and service provider. M/F/D/V.
