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Anchor Behavioral Solutions LLC
ABA Therapist
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$40,746 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NJ1500749
# ofPositions :
6Minimum Education Level :
Less than High SchoolExperience Required :
1 yearTraining :
Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needsSalary :
$20.00- $25.
Duration :
Part Time RegularShift :
varies Hours per week: 15Job Description Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age A minimum of 1 year of experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needsJob Duties:
Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions Run skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis Complete weekly program writing and maintain clients program record Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans Collect data and graph data as instructed using Rethink Behavioral Health software Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise Other job duties as assigned by the BCBA or other administrator ABA Therapists- varies (current available schedules are: Monday
- Friday 2:30 pm
- 5:30 pm (15 hours/week) (Hopatcong/Sussex County) Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4pm
- 6pm or 4:30pm
- 6:30pm (6 hours/week) (Newark/Essex County) Monday
- Friday 12pm
- 3pm (15 hours/week) (West Caldwell/Essex County) Monday
- Friday 4:40pm
- 6:30pm (10 hours/week) (West Orange/Essex County) 3:30pm
- 6:30pm (Union/Union County) Company Information