Bt/Rbt - Newport News, VA

Behavior Therapist/ Registered Behavior TechnicianPay range $20.00 - $25.00Join our caring and collaborative team that provides a supportive work environment, training and career advancement in Applied Behavior Analysis. At TASKids, our core value is to support clinical growth of our behavior technicians and supervisors. Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts/Licensed Behavior Analysts provide monthly trainings and ongoing supervision to maintain ethical and effective treatment plans for the children and families we serve. Come join our team and help enrich the lives of children and your own clinical growth.Job Requirements:
·        Have experience in the field of autism and special needs, education, mental health or ABA
·        Minimum BA/BS with 6 months – 1 years’ experience with ABA. BA/BS preferred in the fields of psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, school psychology, education, special education, ABA, or related field
·        Available primarily 2pm on multiple days per week; able to maintain consistent schedule; Commit to 1 year of employment
·        Possess strong clinical insight, and critical thinking skills
·        Bilingual speaking therapists highly desired
·        Reliable transportation and valid driver's license and driver's insuranceJob Responsibilities:
·        Be fun, energetic, and motivating for the children and families we work with
·        Provide skills training services and/or behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, adults and their families
·        Part-time (up to 25 hours per week dependent on the Technician’s and client's availability and degree); available after 2pm on multiple days per week; reliable
·        Travel between clients’ homes within an hour of Richmond
·        Maintain accurate records of sessions including session notes and data collection
·        Provide feedback to parents/caregivers under the direction of the BCBA/LBA
·        Collaborate with other technicians and clinical staff in the agency, as well as schools and other therapies client's receive
·        Able to work as a technician who implements treatment plans under the supervision of the BCBA/LBA, seeking out additional support and supervision from clinical team as needed
·        Participate in on-going trainings and supervision.
Must obtain RBT Certification within 60 days of employment

Physical Demands

• Must have full physical dexterity/agility or be able to independently position self and perform all movements required (bending, kneeling, computer typing, standing, fetching documents from file cabinets).

• Must have sufficient corrected or uncorrected vision to carry out all duties and responsibilities.

• Need to be able to lift and carry pediatric population (weight ranging from 5 to 50 lbs.)

Benefits:
·        Competitive pay at $20-25/hour, dependent on education (MA/MS with doctorate in process, or doctorate received) and experience (i.e., ABA); ability to work independently
·        Paid mileage between appointments
·        Paid initial and on-going trainings on various clinical topics
·        Attendance at relevant conferences and trainings
·        Medical insurance benefits for part-time and full-time staff
·        Field-based support
·        Flexible scheduling
·        Supervision and opportunities for training for graduate students seeking to become a BCBA/BCaBA
·        Opportunities for advancement