Senior ABA Therapist

Job Title: Senior Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist (Senior ABA Therapist), Senior Registered Behavior Technician (Senior RBT)

Reports To: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Program Supervisor

Position: Full Time

Job Description:

Senior Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapists apply the principles of behavior analysis to treat patients who have difficulties with socially significant behaviors. These may include social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care and work skills. Senior ABA therapists often work with children, but treat adults with developmental or learning disorders as well. Senior ABA therapists are often able to help children with autism increase positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors through the use of reinforcement procedures.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish and/or American Sign Language preferred. Ability to effectively present verbal information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, parents and other staff.
• Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use electronic health record (EHR), word processing, email and the Internet.

Experience:

• Experience working with children with disabilities and children on the autism spectrum is desired

Benefits Include:

Salary:

• Commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training and experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Leave
• SIMPLE IRA Company Matching
• Mileage Compensation
• Training by licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Supervision by BCBA to obtain and maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential.