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IN S.T.E.P.P.S. is a young and innovative company with highly experienced and enthusiastic leadership. We seek independent, creative, energetic, and motivated behavior therapists to join our team!!

We are seeking Behavior Therapists for the following areas:

Bel-Air 90003, Beverly Hills 90008, Beverlywood 90024, Century City 90025, El Segundo 90035, Gardena 90044, Hawthorne 90045, Inglewood 90045, Lawndale 90047, Los Angeles 90049, Malibu 90056, Mar Vista 90064, Marina del Rey 90066, Miracle Mile, Pacific Palisades 90067, Playa del Rey 90210, Santa Monica 90211, Venice 90212, Westwood 90230, 90247, 90248

Job Description:
As a behavior therapist you work directly with children and families in their homes. You use play and daily routines to teach a variety of functional skills to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental delays and disabilities. We use ABA teaching principles with an emphasis on Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) to turn daily interactions that incorporate the child's interests into learning opportunities that fit within the family's everyday lifestyle. Depending on your personal experience and interests, you may also provide training to parents, in addition to working directly with the child.

Why choose IN S.T.E.P.P.S.?
IN S.T.E.P.P.S. distinguishes itself by offering individualized support and training modules provided by talented staff with more than 30 years of combined experience. As certified PRT trainers and experts in ABA and PRT, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide intensive training and feedback using a competency based curriculum and a hands-on teaching method. IN S.T.E.P.P.S. is dedicated to providing high quality intervention based on the most current and cutting edge research.

What we offer:
-Intensive initial training by PhD, BCBA level staff.
-Ongoing support and supervision in the field by PhD, BCBA level staff
-Small company with personal attention and support
-Multiple opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
-Training by highly experienced, published and well known clinicians trained in state of the art, empirically validated ABA techniques.
-BCaBA and BCBA supervision available
-PRT certification available
-Competitive hourly rates
-Paid drive time and mileage
-Benefits available for full time employees

Position: Behavior Therapist

Behavior Therapists must complete and pass fingerprinting, own a car and show proof of insurance, as well as have CPR certification.
The Behavior Therapist must pass the basic competency test following the initial training to start working with clients.

Responsibilities of the Behavior Therapist:

- Work 1:1 in the home with the child using ABA and PRT Strategies.

- Implement data collection procedures set up by the Case Supervisor to evaluate goal progress
- Participate in all trainings and evaluations pertinent to his or her scope of practice/job description.
- Communicate frequently and effectively with other team members
- Attend Supervision or Support and bring video clips weekly
- Attend Support and bring video clips weekly until fidelity of implementation is reached.
- Collect data on stated objectives and bring appropriate materials (including toys) as needed or to facilitate implementation of goals
- Follow schedule as determined by administrative staff and supervisors.
- Reschedule or make-up any cancelled appointments and inform appropriate staff of all cancellations and make ups
- Comply with all reporting requirements of the company, including all administrative, payroll submissions, billing information, etc., on a timely basis.

IN STEPPS physical requirements for Behavior Therapist positions

- Ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move and carry objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds
- Able to sit on the ground, sit on small chairs and bend and move at the waist
- Ability to walk, run and crawl during interactions with children
- Ability to engage in repetitive movements including squatting, jumping, lifting.
- Ability to move quickly and chase child

Job requirements:
-Desire to learn, ability to think out of the box, playfulness and multi-tasking abilities are critical!
-Creativity is a must
-BA degree in Psychology, Education, Theater, or related field.
-Experience with children and ability to have fun
-California Driver's License
-Reliable car and good driving record
-Willingness to drive between daily appointments
-Valid car registration and insurance
-No criminal record
-US citizenship or green card
-Experience with PRT prefered, but willing to train the right candidate
-MUST HAVE availability to work from 1pm-8pm at least 4 days each week (and attend training 9a-5p for one full week)
-Open Saturday availability preferred