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Behavior Interventionist

Cortica
place Springfield, 01119
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Part Time
Experience:
Autism
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Behavioral Issues
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

About Job

Cortica is looking for a Behavior Interventionist to join its growing team! In this role, you will provide direct behavior therapy services to individuals with autism and work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, growing healthcare company. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission. Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities. What will you do? Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in both 1:1 and group settings. Implement positive behavior strategies as developed and analyzed with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA. Work in the home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior-analytic care as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan. Fulfill all documentation requirements including the use of data collection of strategies and goals, completion of session notes during the session. Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection. Work with families and supervisor to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care. Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, mandated reporting. Serves as a representative of the Cortica Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program, demonstrating professionalism with all families and colleagues in written and spoken communication as well as professional dress and demeanor. In this role you are required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. We’d love to hear from you if: You have experience working with children, preferably children with autism. You ideally possess a bachelor’s degree in a human service (or related) field; candidates with relevant work experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree will be considered; students enrolled in undergraduate studies will also be considered. You are currently a Registered Behavior Technician. You are available to work some days, late afternoons and evenings. You possess a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation. You are skilled at using software and systems including electronic medical record systems and Microsoft Office products. You preferably have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Autism
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

Behavioral Issues
Psych Clearance for Medical Procedures
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Age Groups

Children (5-10)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Behavior Modification
ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
Aviation/Transportation
Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military
Forensic