Per Diem -Therapist Applied Behavior Analysis
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St. Joseph's Health
Paterson, NJ, US
Summary
The therapist implements behavior treatment plans for children with autism and works closely with families to achieve outlined goals. They are responsible for tracking progress through data collection and attending various program events.
Job Description
Works directly with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and their families. The ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapist implements behavior treatment plans developed by the BCBA team. Builds rapport with learners and works collaboratively with learners and their families on goals outlined in their treatment and behavior plans. Collects and maintains accurate data during individual and group sessions to monitor progress toward treatment goals.
Facilitates engaging in therapeutic and recreational group activities, including leading the Binder Autism Center's art program. Plans and implements creative art-based activities that promote social interaction, communication, emotional expression, fine motor development, and independence while adapting activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of participants.
Attends Binder Autism Center program events throughout the year, including holiday parties, bowling outings, field trips, and other special events. Works evenings on a regular basis and weekends if necessary.
St. Joseph’s Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams.
With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in Passaic County, the largest provider of charity care in New Jersey, and the healthcare provider of choice in our region.
St. Joseph’s is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Region and New Jersey (U.S. News & World Report) and one of the country’s top tier “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (Becker’s Health.) The Nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has been honored for national nursing practice excellence as the recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s highest honor, Magnet® Recognition (since 1999) and as one of 11 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2016 Lantern Award™.
St. Joseph’s Health. Powerful Medicine. Compassionate Care.
Founded
1867
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Paterson, NJ
St. Joseph’s Health, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, is a world-class hospital and healthcare network supported by leading and renowned physicians, nurses and care teams.
With approximately 5,000 employees, St. Joseph’s Health is the largest employer in Passaic County, the largest provider of charity care in New Jersey, and the healthcare provider of choice in our region.
St. Joseph’s is proud to be recognized as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in the New York Metropolitan Region and New Jersey (U.S. News & World Report) and one of the country’s top tier “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (Becker’s Health.) The Nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center has been honored for national nursing practice excellence as the recipient of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s highest honor, Magnet® Recognition (since 1999) and as one of 11 hospitals nationwide to receive the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2016 Lantern Award™.
St. Joseph’s Health. Powerful Medicine. Compassionate Care.
Founded
1867
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Paterson, NJ