Behavioral Therapist

Next Step Transition Center is a Day Habilitation, Program Provider, and Group Home for individuals with disabilities in Deer Park. As a member of our team, you would work with young adults with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. This will be a independent contractor position. The position will require a one-time assessment and follow-ups weekly or bi-weekly depending on the young adult's needs.

Behavioral Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Interviewing young adults and family members and using physical examinations to diagnose the source of the young adult's movement difficulties.
• Creating unique, individualized treatment plans that outline the treatment goals and methods to be used.
• Helping young adults to learn to move their bodies correctly, make their movements less painful, increase the functions of injured body parts, and heal from injuries.
• Assessing patients and monitoring their progress.
• Using techniques like functional training and exercise, medication, diet changes, and specialized equipment that is designed to treat and alleviate pain.
• Coordinating a young adult's care with other healthcare professionals.
• Providing expert consultations to day habilitation and program provider
• Teaching young adult and their families about safety and home exercises.

Behavior Therapist Responsibilities:

• Analyze patients’ thought patterns and behaviors to identify which of these are harmful to them
• Develop treatment plans based on the unique needs of the patient
• Recommend exercises and homework that the patient can complete to begin modifying their problem behaviors
• Maintain meticulous patient records to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement
• Educating the parents on what they can do to help their child improve their behavior
• Behavior Therapist Requirements:
• All state licenses required to practice behavior therapy in a professional setting
• Master’s degree in psychology, applied behavioral science, or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, caring demeanor
• Patience and compassion
• Knowledge of the best practices in behavioral therapy
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred

Applicants must have one of the following licenses:

(A) a psychologist licensed in accordance with Chapter 501 of the

Texas Occupations Code;

(B) a provisional license holder licensed in accordance with Chapter

501 of the Texas Occupations Code;

(C) a psychological associate licensed in accordance with Chapter

501 of the Texas Occupations Code;

(D) a licensed clinical social worker in accordance with Chapter 505

of the Texas Occupations Code;

(E) a licensed professional counselor in accordance with Chapter 503

of the Texas Occupations Code;

(F) a person certified by HHSC as described in 40 TAC §5.161; or

(G) a behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification

Board, Inc.;

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $72.15 per hour

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral therapy: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Deer Park, TX 77536: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person