Behavioral Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Behavioral Therapist to join our team at Burnett Therapeutic Services Inc. As a Behavioral Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing behavioral health treatment to children, youth, adults, couples, and families.

The Behavioral Therapist will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing ABA programs for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or delays. You will collaborate with families and other professionals to tailor ABA programs to each client's specific needs.

• Design and implement ABA programs for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and/or delays.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to tailor ABA programs to each client's specific needs.
• Directly deliver individual and group learning experiences to assist each client in obtaining their treatment goals and objectives.
• Meet with, train, and supervise mid-level supervisors/BCaBA and direct care staff (Behavior Interventionists) to provide guidance and review progress on goals, determine the effectiveness of intervention strategies, and consult about the overall implementation of the treatment plan.
• Conduct assessments, write treatment goals, analyze data, and write progress reports under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director.
• Conduct comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessments utilizing standardized assessment tools, including the VB-MAPP, ABBLS-R, Vineland-III, etc., under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Director.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of behavioral plans for children.
• Assist in the development of adaptive skills for the individual to take a more positive role in the school, home, and community setting.
• Provide prescribed behavioral consultation to the family and/or school.
• Supervise ABA programs to assist clients in learning a variety of skills related to cooperation with daily routines and demands, coping with stress, play and social interactions, functional communication, attending to tasks, safety awareness, and self-help.
• Empower parents, caregivers, and other support staff to influence clients within their natural routines so they can be more successful, independent, and self-empowered.
• Establish and maintain positive and supportive relationships with clients, all family members, and any other staff persons supporting the clients' individualized needs.
• Define target behaviors and write treatment goals while coordinating evidence-based programs, reinforcement, antecedent management strategies, protocols, interventions, etc.
• Model for and teach support staff how to implement intervention strategies and protocols.
• Set up and maintain ABA session schedules for support staff and clients and manage planned and unplanned adjustments or cancelations.
• Meet with families/caregivers in-clinic or via telehealth on a weekly basis to review progress on goals, determine the effectiveness of intervention strategies, and consult about the overall implementation of the treatment plan.

• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule. Availability in the afternoon and evenings.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Valid California Driver's license (if working in-person/hybrid).
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance.
• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field.
• BCBA Certification.

• Competitive wages.
• Health insurance (for all employees working 30+ hours/week).
• Training and advancement opportunities/RBT Training.
• Mileage and drive time reimbursement between clients' homes (if selected to also work in the home setting).
• Paid internships/supervision for Education, BCBA, LMFT, LPCC, and LCSW interns.
• 401(k).
• Aflac.
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program.
• LifeCare Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling, Referrals, etc.).

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually.

Burnett Therapeutic Services Inc. offers Behavioral and Mental Health Therapy Services for children, youth, adults, couples, and families. We are passionate about helping those who are receiving our services.

We believe that each person receiving services has an inherent ability to learn, grow, and succeed if given the appropriate support, empathy, and tools. Please come join a supportive team and work environment making a difference in the lives of many children and families.