Positions Available
Therapist
Senior Therapist
Clinic/Case Supervisor
Research and Development
Therapists implement 1:1 behavioral intervention programs
to children in their homes and serve as instructional shadows in
school settings. Initially, Therapists participate in a training
program that provides instruction on Applied Behavior Analysis,
discrete trial teaching techniques, management of maladaptive behaviors,
social skills development, and data collection techniques applicable
to our client population. Training opportunities continue throughout
employment as our Therapists receive on-going supervision
from professional consultants at CARD for each client with whom
they work.
Therapists must meet particular requirements in order to be considered
for employment at CARD:
Educational Requirements
- Sophomore or higher in College or University, studying Psychology,
Education, Special Education, Counseling, Speech, or related fields.
- Add Bachelors Degree or Higher
Therapeutic Skills
- Patience
- Ability to interact well with children
- Ability to work cooperatively as a therapy team member
- Ability to work well independently
- Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week
Other Requirements
- Have means of transportation, license to drive and proof of valid
insurance
- No prior criminal history
Senior Therapists play a crucial role in the treatment process in that
they not only carry out the responsibilities of a Junior Therapist, but
they also work as leaders of their assigned therapy teams. Senior Therapists
assist in the design and implementation of programs and are directly involved
in the training of Junior Therapists. They also serve as a liaison between
parents/teachers and the CARD supervisory staff, utilizing their skills
as effective communicators and behaviorists to manage minor concerns and
to assure consistency amongst the entire treatment staff.
Senior Therapists must meet particular requirements in order to be considered
for employment at CARD:
Educational Requirements
- Junior or higher in College or University, studying Psychology,
Education, Special Education, Counseling, Speech, or related fields.
- Bachelors Degree or Higher
Therapeutic Skills
- Patience
- Ability to interact well with children
- 6 months prior experience as a discrete trial / behavior intervention
therapist under the direct supervision of an approved behavior consultant
- Case experience with at least 4 children diagnosed with Autism or
a related disorder
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work well independently
- Knowledge of Autism and/or child development
Other Requirements
- Have means of transportation, license to drive and proof of valid
insurance
- No prior criminal history
After extensive experience working within the field of Autism, either
as a behavior therapist, special education instructor, early childhood
specialist, or other similar occupation, and having completed and successfully
passed a series of evaluations, Supervisors are responsible for assessing
the needs of clients and developing appropriate individualized behavior
programs accordingly. By providing clients with on-going supervision at
a CARD site or in other areas around the world, Supervisors train and
monitor therapy teams to ensure client success. Supervisors continuously
evaluate progress and troubleshoot to create the most effective treatment
plan for their clients. Supervisors may also serve as important members
of IEP teams by providing goals and objectives, behavior intervention
plans, and recommendations for comprehensive services for their clients
to be implemented in the home and in the school settings. Finally, Supervisors
are continually provided with the most current research on Autism, its
prevention, and its treatment. As such, Supervisors have the opportunity
to participate in the development and implementation of new CARD programs
and treatment strategy workshops.
Supervisors must meet particular requirements in order to be considered
for employment at CARD:
Educational Requirements
- Valid special education teaching credential, a certificate of registration
as a Psychology Assistant, MFT intern, or Associate Clinical Social
Worker
OR
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral
Analysis, or similar field
- Bachelors Degree or Higher
Therapeutic Skill Requirements
- Fluency in Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Strong communication and writing skills
- 1 year minimum of Senior Therapist experience under the supervision
of an approved behavior consultant
- Case experience with at least 20 children diagnosed with Autism or
a related disorder
- Expertise in the field of Autism and child development
Other Requirements
- No prior criminal history
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