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Direct Therapist - Western Mass

Agawam, MA, USA * Chicopee, MA, USA * East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA * Holyoke, MA, USA * Longmeadow, MA, USA * West Springfield, MA, USA * Westfield, MA 01085, USA
Req #4828

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

NOW OFFERING A $500 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

May Institute is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children diagnosed with autism and their families. As part of a team, you will learn innovative teaching skills and work 1-on-1 directly with children to teach them communication, social skills, play skills, daily living skills, and safety skills. Instruction could occur in a child's home, at school, or in other community settings depending on the needs of the child. You will be trained in state-of-the-art instruction based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and receive supervision and support from an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Individuals currently certified as Registered Behavior Therapists (RBT) are preferred and paid a higher rate. If you do not have RBT certification, we will help you get it and increase your pay upon successful completion of certification.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

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  Implement individually designed skill acquisition and behavior management programs for children with autism or other developmental disabilities
  


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  Record and analyze data to track the progress and effectiveness of teaching programs
  


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  Use innovative software to effectively map the growth and progress of children
  


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  Learn teaching techniques based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
  


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  Assist with and learn to conduct assessments
  


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  Receive supervision from experienced BCBAs to support your own professional development
  


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  Be an integral part of a clinical team
  

We are looking for someone who:

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  Has a high school diploma or equivalent
  


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  Enjoys playing with children and has experience keeping them engaged for extended periods of time
  


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  Demonstrates compassion, empathy, and patience for children and families
  


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  Is comfortable working with children in diverse settings who may display behavior problems
  


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  Has interest in ABA, psychology, or special education and is looking to gain experience or pursue a graduate degree/career in this field
  


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  Has experience with or interest in working with children who have autism spectrum disorder
  

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  Is driven to understand each child's unique needs and find effective means to help each them their potential
  


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  Has a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
  

We offer a competitive pay and benefits, tuition reimbursement/education loan repayment, flexible scheduling, internal transfers and promotions, professional development, and the opportunity to work with national experts in the fields of autism and other developmental disabilities, brain injury, and behavioral health.

May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.

Other details

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  Pay Type
  Hourly
  

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  Agawam, MA, USA


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  Chicopee, MA, USA


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  East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA


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  Holyoke, MA, USA


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  Longmeadow, MA, USA


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  West Springfield, MA, USA


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  Westfield, MA 01085, USA

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