Behavioral Therapist Job at Sevita, Paducah, KY

  • Sevita
  • Paducah, KY

Job Description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Salaried with benefits

Salary depends on experience

$5,000 sign on bonus

$500 CEU yearly stipend

Monday-Friday set your own schedule/hours; can work from home 1-2 days weekly.

Get paid bi-weekly or after each shift

SUMMARY

Develops behavioral plans, provides behavioral therapy, and other therapeutic services to program participants.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:  

  • Directs program participant contact in effecting behavioral change, primarily in the area of activities of daily living, behavior management and social skills.
  • Works with supervisors in the development, implementation, maintenance, and generalization of behavioral change. Maintains the use of least restrictive treatment guidelines in the implementation of Behavioral Techniques.
  • Provides Behavioral Therapy and Active Treatment programming in the residence job site, and within the community on an individual or group basis. Submits weekly logs indicating objectives, strategies, and results obtained.
  • Consults with staff, insurance providers, lawyers, service providers post-discharge, and family on treatment recommendations and progress. Participates in family education and therapy as needed
  • Participates in treatment planning with the trans-disciplinary team and attends pre-admission meetings as requested. Serves as a member on the rehabilitation team.
  • Ensures evaluation, progress, and discharge reports on each program participant are provided in a timely manner. Completes daily billing summaries on a timely basis.
  • Assists in coordination of behavioral programming within all living settings, community settings, and vocational sites as necessary.
  • Consults with and/or trains staff in behavioral techniques. Oversees work and trains BIT intern and practicum students.
  • Ensures adherence to accreditation standards and ethics of confidentiality.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

  • Master's Degree in psychology or related field
  • One year experience working with special populations in crisis intervention, staff training and development.
  • Conduct of research in behavior analysis within an applied setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

  • LPA, LPCC, LCSW, or similar licensure required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.   

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

 
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Job Tags

Bi-weekly pay, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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