SCHOOL BEHAVIOR THERAPIST

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Salary : $ 43,609- $ 54,000/ Year Depending on years of Experience

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Behavior Therapist is to provide behavior intervention and treatment services to the students at ChildBridge Center of Education that are individualized, behaviorally based treatment models consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness that are directly related to an individual’s therapeutic goals. The Behavior Therapist conducts appropriate analysis, generates related behavior support plans, and ensures the effective implementation of treatment and programming for individuals on their caseload. As a primary function, the Behavior Therapist is responsible for the training of staff, to ensure effective implementation of the behavior support plan, as well as all relevant policies and procedures. The Behavior Therapist is responsible for adhering to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as always demonstrating sound professional judgment.

The Behavior Therapist works under the clinical supervision of the school BCBA, and overall supervision of the Clinical Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

1. Fully assesses the individuals on the assigned caseload annually (IEP), conduct functional behavioral assessments, recommend function-indicated and reinforcement-based. interventions for challenging behaviors/skill acquisition, and develop written behavior strategies based upon the individual needs.

2. Supervises the implementation of the behavior strategies in the school including skill acquisition goals, behaviors to increase, and behavioral reduction by training paraprofessionals, teachers, related services, group home management and family (if applicable) to ensure that they apply the interventions properly, understand the specific services and outcomes for the individual and know the procedures for reporting progress.

3. Collaborates with group home Behavior Therapists, Home Managers, and Case Managers in ensuring consistency on             skill-acquisition and behavior plans.

4. Provide direct instruction, training, and support to students and staff at regular intervals

during the school day.

5. Provide coaching and professional development to staff on skill-acquisition and behavior interventions and supports              through the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).

6. Work hands-on in classroom environments and throughout school utilizing CPI and Ukeru as necessary and modeling           appropriate implantation of the behavior plan and effective crisis management.

7. Proactively identifies program youth behavioral trends and provides behavioral based recommendations in adjusting               interventions and implementation strategies as needed to address trends, including coordinating team members in                 strategy change discussions.

8. Monitors progress on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if needed to address issues with the individuals’                 progress toward skill-acquisition and behavioral goals and objectives.

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