Behavioral Therapist

Behavior Technicians will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis by providing direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in the clients home. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the BT. Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills. Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent respondingIncreases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations). Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval based recording. Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate.