Hanford, CA Behavior Therapist / Technician (BT, RBT, ABT)

Company: Forward Behavioral & Mental Health
Location: Hanford
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Forward Behavioral & Mental Health is a company dedicated to improving the Quality of Life of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other related disorders. We are committed to working with our clients and families to empower them as they journey through the world of Autism. Our main goal is to provide the most effective and individualized treatment for our clients by continuously providing direct and indirect observation as a set-up for success. We believe in a holistic approach, incorporating all facets and persons in an individual's life as key contributor to their success and satisfaction.

The Behavior Therapist is responsible for implementing 1:1 discrete trial training intervention with an assigned client in a center, home, school, and/or community setting, under the supervisor of a Clinical Supervisor and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Data collection will also be required during all session to track client's progress.

--- --- We are currently hiring for our Clovis, Fresno, and Hanford, CA locations. --- ---
OVERALL OBJECTIVE
Create an enriched learning environment by providing evidence-based interventions under the scope of Applied Behavior Analysis while abiding by the Board Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Code of Ethics.
MAIN TASK
Conduct 1:1 therapy session with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct direct 1:1 service with client in center, home, school, or community setting.
Collect programming and behavior data.
Record and Graph data
Follow client protocol and intervention procedures.
Collaborate with Clinical Team including clinical supervisors and BCBA.
Assist with developing and maintaining client records and clinical materials.
Attend staff meetings, team meetings, and trainings.
Communicate with parents during drop-off or pick-up.
Help organize and maintain the cleanliness of the center.


BEHAVIOR THERAPIST SESSION SUMMARY
Task
Description
Timeline
Pick Up
Greet Child and do quick review with drop off adult - ether parent or prior BT - review relevant notes and info for that day/session
5 minutes before session if possible -Exactly on time as scheduled if early is not possible
Rapport Build
Hang out with child doing fun rapport building - play and/or talk on child's (appropriate) agenda for several minutes. Notice child's mood and preferences. Note what activities and items will seem to serve as good motivator and reinforcers for this session.
First 5 - 10 minutes of session
Data Prep
Get child settled with an independent activity while you Review Notes & Data, Prepare Materials and Reinforcers
This should take you less than 5 minutes - since you can be doing some of this during your initial rapport/hang out time.
Start Work
Ease child from play to programs by starting with easy requests in the play setting. Doing imitation, simple following instruction, or incidental teaching to ease them to transition. When starting - make it fun and start with easier programs.
Work Blocks are usually 10 - 30 minutes - sometimes shorter for younger or newer clients.Run 2 - 5 programs each work block.Take short breaks in work setting - take longer break between blocks.
Follow Schedule
Know child's schedule.How long are work blocksHow long are breaksWhen are structured breaks and group activities
During a 2 hour session - you will run through work blocks and breaks 2 - 4 times each hour.Structured breaks or activities count as a work block.
Clean up
Near end of session, start cleaning up area. Organize stimuli - throw away trash - clean area. Child can help clean up and put things away - this is a great incidental teaching.Allow child to play after that so you can finish up notes and data.
Last 10 minutes of session
Drop Off
Transition to next BT or parent reviewing relevant notes and highs and low of session
Up to 5 minutes before session end time - or exactly on time.

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must Pass TB Test and Live Scan DOJ Background check
At Least 15 Hours of Availability
Registered Behavior Therapist Certification (Must enroll in course and complete in first 90 days (We cover cost of enrolling in 40hr online course and reimburse for the test))
At least one year of college experience in psychology, child development, or education (Preferred)
Two or Four-Year Track College Enrollment (Preferred)
Comfortable with communicating with others (e.g. fellow BTs, clinical supervisors, client families, etc.).
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