Behavior Therapist

Apex Therapeutic Services is seeking a highly skilled Behavior Therapist to join our team. As a Behavior Therapist, you will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities.

• Supervise and Train Staff: Demonstrate ability to supervise and train staff in appropriate programs and behavioral techniques used for training individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities.
• Clinical Supervision: Provide clinical supervision of individuals with Autism at home and in the community.
• Functional Behavior Assessment: Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) using brief functional analysis techniques.
• Family Support: Work with families to teach them behavior analytic procedures and help them learn how to follow plans and objectives.
• Documentation: Effectively and timely document using web-based systems, including IEP Direct.
• Communication: Timely completion of all paperwork and phone contacts to caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies, and schools regarding treatment and development of treatment plans, goals, and objectives.
• Meetings: Attend meetings for school districts.

• Licensure: Must be a Licensed Behavior Analyst in New York State.
• Education: A Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of practical experience in ABA approach, including assessments and intervention of children, adolescents, and/or adults with behavioral concerns.
• Skills: Knowledge of assessment tools and data collection systems, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Planning.

• Flexible Scheduling: Morning or afternoon hours.
• Competitive Pay: Great hourly rate.
• Location Flexibility: Flexible case locations tailored to your geographic preferences.
• Payment Options: Bi-weekly payment options.