Applied Behavior Therapist

• Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis, Discrete Trial Therapy, Natural Environment Teaching and other related therapies to clients as per assigned cases (up to 7 hours of direct therapy per day).
• Implement Behavioral intervention protocols as instructed by the Case Supervisor/ BCBA in the intervention plan.
• Implement prompt and prompt fading procedures
• Implement social skills training to clients (individually or in groups) when needed
• Implement Measurement Procedures as applicable, collect data, document data, graph data and analyze child’s progress through tracking data on electronic device
• Assist with assessment procedures as authorized by BCBA
• Describe behavior in observable and measurable terms
• Lead BT is responsible to ensure all of their assigned clients have up-to- date client information and data (i.e. Rethink profile, targets, data, programs, reports, and etc..)
• BT shall not be giving advise as per BACB guidelines without consulting the BCBA/ Case Supervisor.
• Entering session/ clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Identify essential components of a written behavior reduction plan, ABC Contingency, Functions of Behavior, and implement Behavior Intervention Plans as instructed
• Assist the child in different settings including (self-care, toileting, feeding, grooming etc.)
• Actively seek clinical direction from case supervisor/BCBA in a timely manner
• Report to case supervisor / BCBA any matter that might affect the client in a timely manner
• Ensure supervisor’s feedback is incorporated into session performance and other related job duties
• Effectively communicate with team members, provide handover information precisely and in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining any gadgets provided by the company (broken device needs to be reported, device needs to be plugged in at the charging station, etc.)
• Achieve mandatory Continued Professional Development CPD points that are required.
• Support client assessment needs (as necessary)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis.
• Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as an ABA therapist, ideally with children with ASD or related developmental disorders.
• Valid DHA or DOH license or eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of ABA principles, techniques, and ethical guideline