A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
Behavioral Therapist - Special Needs & Disabilities Knot Your Problem Therapies is growing—and we're expanding our services to better serve individuals with special needs and disabilities! We are seeking qualified Behavioral Therapists to join our growing team and provide behavioral support services to individuals with special needs and disabilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area . This is an opportunity to become part of a company built around one simple idea: The client comes first. About Knot Your Problem Therapies For more than 16 years , our founder has worked directly with individuals with special needs and disabilities as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Over those years, we've had the privilege of working with individuals with a wide range of diagnoses and needs, including: Autism Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Angelman Syndrome ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease Brain injuries Neurological conditions Developmental disabilities Other complex special needs That experience has taught us something important: Special-needs care isn't simply about treating a diagnosis. It's about serving the person. We are now expanding Knot Your Problem Therapies into additional therapeutic services so that we can continue providing meaningful support to the individuals and families we serve. The Opportunity We are looking for compassionate, professional, and dependable Behavioral Therapists who have the credentials and experience necessary to provide behavioral support. Services may be provided in the client's home or other appropriate community settings, depending on the individual's needs and authorized services.
This position may include:
Providing behavioral support to individuals with special needs and disabilities Implementing individualized behavioral strategies and support plans Helping individuals develop and maintain appropriate behavioral, social, communication, and daily-living skills Supporting increased independence and quality of life Working collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, and other professionals Documenting services accurately and timely Collecting and maintaining required data and documentation Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality Providing consistent, reliable services based on the individual's needs Minimum Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet both of the following requirements: 1. You must be one of the following: (i) A psychologist licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501 ; (ii) A provisional license holder licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501 ; (iii) A psychological associate licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 501 ; (iv) A clinical social worker licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 505 ; (v) A licensed professional counselor licensed in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 ; or (vi) A behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) . AND 2. You must have received training in behavioral support OR have experience providing behavioral support. Candidates must be able to provide verification of applicable credentials, licensure, certification, training, and/or experience as required. The Persons We're Looking For Credentials are important—but they aren't everything. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with individuals with special needs and understands that patience, consistency, compassion, and respect are essential parts of the job.
The ideal candidate will be:
Compassionate and patient Reliable and dependable Professional and ethical A strong communicator Comfortable working independently Comfortable communicating with families and caregivers Organized and capable of completing required documentation Respectful of individual differences and abilities Committed to person-centered care Someone who genuinely enjoys helping others Why This Work Matters I've personally spent more than 16 years working with individuals with special needs, and I can honestly say that I love what I get to do. I've had the privilege of working with people and families through some incredibly difficult circumstances. I've seen the challenges—but I've also seen the victories. Sometimes progress is enormous. Sometimes it's incredibly small. But when you are part of helping someone communicate better, become more independent, manage a difficult behavior, accomplish something they couldn't do before, or simply have a better day... that's meaningful work. That's the kind of work we want Knot Your Problem Therapies to be known for. A Growing Opportunity Knot Your Problem Therapies is expanding beyond massage therapy into additional therapeutic services specifically designed to better serve the special-needs and disabilities community. If you are a qualified behavioral professional who wants to work with a company that genuinely understands this population and values the people behind the diagnoses, we would love to hear from you. Interested? Please apply through Indeed with your current resume and be prepared to provide verification of your applicable license, certification, training, and/or experience. Come be part of something that matters.
Knot Your Problem Therapies Serving Special Needs & Disabilities Pay:
