Job Overview
Community Care and Counseling Services is looking to employ experienced behavior therapists to help patients address unhealthy and debilitating behaviors as well as overcome phobias, addictions, and traumas. The behavior therapist’s responsibilities include helping patients understand their behaviors, teaching patients how to change their responses to unfavorable situations, and assisting patients in developing healthier coping mechanisms. The therapists should also be able to create personalized exercises and homework assignments to help patients adjust their thought patterns.
To be successful as a behavior therapist, you should demonstrate compassion, patience, and understanding when treating patients. Ultimately, an outstanding behavior therapist should be able to effectively communicate with patients to establish trust and accurately assess patients’ progress.
Behavior Therapist Responsibilities:
- Assisting patients in developing healthier thought patterns and behaviors.
- Analyzing patients’ behavioral patterns to diagnose mental health disorders.
- Developing suitable treatment programs based on patients’ diagnoses.
- Adjusting treatment programs accordingly.
- Recommending activities and exercises to help patients develop the skills and mechanisms needed to manage their diagnoses or overcome their phobias and addictions.
- Maintaining detailed counseling and observation notes on each patient.
- Collaborating with patients’ families to obtain feedback on implemented treatment plans and patients’ progress.
- Educating younger patients’ parents and teachers on using play to improve communication issues.
Behavior Therapist Requirements:
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, applied behavioral science, or related field.
- State license to practice behavior therapy (preferred but not required for applicants with 2-3 years experience).
- Proven experience in behavior therapy.
- In-depth knowledge of behavior therapy models.
- Sound collaborative skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Exemplary counseling and clinical skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Compassionate and patient.
About Community Care and Counseling Services
At Community Care and Counseling Services, we promote the well-being of our clients by providing behavioral health services to meet their specific needs. Our services are individualized and customized to ensure that you receive the exact support that you need. We continuously strive to impart long-term strategies that promote self-exploration, self-understanding, and acceptance that lead to healing.
Pay: $28 – $30 per hour
Job types: Part-time
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
