Behavioral Therapist Assistant Jobs in Springfield, IL

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Provide behavioral and therapeutic support services to consumers. This includes assessment, evaluation, training and education, program planning, support services and clinical services to consumers, families and/or staff. Provides behavioral evaluations, acts as liaison for psychiatric supports, participates in on-going assessments, develops, and monitors behavioral intervention plans, meets with consumers and their families, responds to emergencies, prepares, and submits written reports regularly, maintains caseload files, and participates as a member of multi-disciplinary and professional teams. Provide staff training on implemented programs.

Qualifications:

Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Must have experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis programming with behavioral intervention.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to evaluate behavior, skills, and needs.
• Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Design and implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
• Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans to reflect progress and address emerging needs.
• Apply ABA techniques to improve social, communication, academic, and daily living skills.
• Implement strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote positive behavior changes.
• Collect and analyze data on behavior and progress to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare reports to track patient progress and communicate with stakeholders.
• Educate and support parents and caregivers in understanding ASD and implementing behavioral strategies at home.
• Provide guidance on managing challenging behaviors and enhancing communication and social skills.
• Work closely with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure a cohesive approach to treatment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and share insights to optimize care plans and outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other direct support staff, providing training and feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and offer professional development opportunities for team members.
• Engage with community resources and support networks to enhance the client’s social and environmental integration.
• Ensure that all interventions and practices adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with developments in the field of behavior analysis and autism treatment, integrating new research and best practices into clinical work.
• Address and manage crisis situations effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of the client and others.
• Complete and finalize daily clinical documentation within SpringHealth’s EHR.
• Assist in developing procedures for training materials for staff with the purpose of enhancing programs for clients and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.
• Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.
• Complete monthly & quarterly notes outlining the client’s progression through goals.

• Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.
• Review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define core issues and draw conclusions.
• Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age-appropriate activities/behaviors; understanding of CPT codes/payor rules/regulations/policies; language grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary; and research-based accepted treatment modalities and assessment.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, infrequent lifting to 50 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, reaching, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, and squatting, walking, and climbing.