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Intern Behavior Therapist

Achieve Beyond, New York, NY, United States


Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the Virginia/ Maryland/ DC area. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered on our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

This paid internship is an amazing opportunity for students in need of accruing hours towards completing a human services related degree, as well as individuals looking to gain additional clinical experience working with children with special needs.

All of our therapists will have access to the following benefits:

Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system

Full practice management we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence and maintenance of your certifications, so you are able to focus on providing our children with the best services!

Access to continuing education workshops and trainings (we are an ASHA and BACB ACE provider)

Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

Now Hiring: Part-time, Hourly Behavior TherapistInterns
LOCATION: Cases Available in Forest Hillsand surrounding areas

Job Responsibilities

Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case

Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency

Collect daily data and organize child's program book weekly

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations

Requirements

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

At least 1 year working with children in a supervised setting

OR

Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field

Experience using ABA preferred but not required

Successful completion of 20 hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond and passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training

Other Requirements

Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism

Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor

Passionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!

Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting

Must be available weekday afternoons and weekends

Compensation is determined based on experience and education, and will be discussed during the interview process.

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