Behavior Therapist

Aspire of Illinois is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Therapist to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Behavior Therapist will play a vital role in providing clinical support services to empower individuals and promote their well-being. This includes providing behavior therapy assessments, creating individual behavior support/enrichment plans, consulting with and providing training for team members, and promoting skills for healthy relationships.

• Provide Behavior Therapy/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with individuals and their support networks to develop effective strategies to promote skills for healthy relationships.
• Complete and use assessment results, data, and input from individuals and their support networks to develop behavior support/enrichment programs.
• Present plans and obtain approval from required committees.
• Obtain approvals and documentation for plan implementation.
• Review plan progress and share updates with individuals and their support networks.
• Facilitate social development groups.
• Promote individual rights and rights knowledge.
• Provide billable services in accordance with DHS standards and meet billing targets for position.
• Provide Team Training & Support:
  • Provides training to team members and support persons for plan implementation.
  • Performs observations in various settings, provides real-time consultation/coaching on supports and interventions.
  • Reviews treatment integrity and provides feedback to team members and supervisors.
  • Provides team member training; crisis intervention, intervention techniques, and related topics.
• Produce & Maintain Clinical Documentation:
  • Monitors and manages corresponding data collection; provides training for data collection to team members as needed.
  • Completes/maintains documentation for corresponding committees and provider appointments accurately, timely, and in accordance with DHS and Aspire standards.
  • Completes/maintains required treatment documentation timely, accurately, and in accordance with DHS and Aspire standards.
  • Tracks and submits billing data timely, accurately, and in accordance with practice standards.
  Requirements:
  • Behavior Therapist - BA/BS in Psychology or human services field with at least 1500 hours of qualifying supervision.
  • Behavior Therapist - Level 2 Behavior Therapist approval by DHS or eligible for Level 2 approval.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required for either credential type.
  Preferred Skills:
  • Applied behavior therapy experience.
  • Advanced education beyond requirements for credentials.
  • 1-year experience working with people who have intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Aspire of Illinois is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Aspire of Illinois is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities so that an applicant may complete the essential functions of a position. The essential functions of positions are outlined in a position's job description.