Behavior Interventionist internAt — The Autism Collaborative Group

The Behavior Interventionist position provides individualized instruction to children and adolescents with autism and related disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis strategies (ABA). Sessions occur through tele-health and in clinic. As a behavior interventionist, you will receive ongoing training from supervisors and BCBAs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide ABA treatment to children with autism and related disabilities in clinic 

Collect behavioral data on treatment goals

Organize and summarize behavioral data

Complete daily progress notes related to the implementation of the intervention plan

Teach communication skills, play/leisure skills, and increase independence while helping reduce inappropriate behaviors

Implement applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment, such as discrete trial teaching (DTT)

Attend clinical meetings as required

Implementation of behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and the reduction of problematic/interfering behaviors

Communicate with team members as appropriate including the assigned behavior analysts

Maintain client confidentiality (HIPAA)

Effectively and clearly communicate with families regarding client sessions as instructed by BCBA

Utilize safe and appropriate guidance when working with clients
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment

Training:

The behavior interventionist position provides individualized instruction to children and adolescents with autism and related disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis strategies (ABA). Sessions occur through tele-health and in clinic. As a behavior interventionist, intern will receive ongoing training from supervisors and BCBAs. The training will consist of teaching the interns to asses behavior and create behavior plans.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the student will be able to asses behavior and create a behavior plan using the following steps below.

1.) Operationally define behavior
2.) Identify functions
3.) Identify reactive plans
4.) Identify proactive plans
5.) Identify potential goals and objectives