Intern Behavior Therapist

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, Delaware, 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 Therapist Interns LOCATION: Cases Available in Manhattan and 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. This job description is subject to change at any time. Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, caregiver status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability requesting accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.