Autism Therapist

1 week ago

Dearborn, Michigan, United States BrightSpring Health Services Full time

About Us

Gateway Pediatric Therapy is a leading provider of comprehensive pediatric therapy services. Our team of experienced and compassionate therapists works collaboratively with families to create tailored treatment plans that address each child's unique needs and goals.

Our Mission

We strive to empower children to reach their full potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives through personalized support and innovative therapies.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Autism Therapist to join our team in Dearborn, MI. As an Autism Therapist, you will work closely with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health disorders in a 1:1 setting following ABA methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and maintain instructional area throughout the session and at the conclusion of the session
  • Prepare and keep binder, stimuli, and needed materials accessible and organized
  • Dress appropriately and arrive on time for work with ample time to prepare for session
  • Complete all tasks assigned that are associated with the completion of a session
  • Receive 1:1 and group supervision from supervisors through direct observation
  • Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings
  • Communicate self in a professional and positive manner with coworkers and parents
  • Respond to all internal communication within 24 hours
  • Practice universal precaution to protect against the transmission of communicable diseases
  • Maintain appropriate level of communication with parents about all aspects of therapy
  • Deliver instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisory staff
  • Collect, record, and analyze data accurately following Gateway Pediatric Therapy's procedures
  • Respond to client's behavior following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training session and based on feedback given by supervisory staff
  • Complete necessary training and demonstrate accurate implementation and reporting on client specific plans, such as behavior plans and client-specific emergency procedures as outlined within internal documentation and/or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care
  • Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures
  • Complete and submit all progress notes by the completion of the scheduled therapy session
  • Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients and programs and communicate in a timely manner to monitoring BCBA or supervisor
  • Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when presented with maladaptive or undesired behaviors
  • Reports directly to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and implementation of programs. Reports directly to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues
  • Maintain client privacy in accordance with all HIPAA regulations and with Gateway policies and procedures manual

Qualifications

  • Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and in writing
  • Must be able to sit in a child size chair or on the floor; switch from standing to sitting quickly; walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement; assume and maintain a variety of postures including but not limited to, standing, sitting, kneeling, or squatting

Physical Activities Required

  • Bending
  • Sitting
  • Standing
  • Walking
  • Lifting
  • Grasping
  • Talking
  • Hearing
  • Visual acuity

About our Line of Business

Gateway Pediatric Therapy is a leading provider of comprehensive pediatric therapy services. With a focus on individualized care and evidence-based practices, we provide a flexible and dynamic process for applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. We strive to enrich the lives of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum by empowering them to reach their full potential and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Salary Range

$17.00 per hour

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