Nexus Therapies LLC Behavior Technician Fairfield, CA · Part time

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Essential Functions

• Provide direct therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain client's program book.
• Work with the Clinical Team and implement individualized goals and checklists.
• Implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by a Clinical

Manager.

• Graph data as instructed - may only apply if the electronic data collection system is offline.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients.
• Avoids legal challenges by keeping client information confidential.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements
• Dependable means of transportation

Additional Functions:

• Actively communicates the Nexus Therapies’s outreach efforts to community
• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Nexus Therapies (very important)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree preferred
• An associate's degree and educational coursework completed in the areas of marriage and family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field.
• RBT Certification. RBT training can be provided to be eligible to sit for the RBT exam.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DTT, PECS, PRT, and other ABA strategies.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels, in the English language.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Adapt to manage moderate to high-stress levels.
• Work fluctuates between a clinical, office, and home environment.
• Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Regular contact with parents, community members, and outside agency personnel.
• Hazards: Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.
• Ability and willingness to travel between client locations for appointments as assigned in a punctual manner.