Behavior Therapist

Help change lives. Looking to use your passion and talents to help others?

If so, Life Strategies is the right place for you.

Life Strategies, LLC, an established and growing Behavioral Health Agency is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavior Therapist who enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral issues for clients with developmental disabilities, including autism and intellectual disabilities. Thorough training is provided for this position. With diverse clientele and a fun, family-focused team, Life Strategies offers a culture of support and training in an agency setting that is focused on providing effective therapy to clients and an environment where therapists can collaborate and grow professionally.

Competitive salary with additional earnings opportunities, commensurate with experience and geographic region. This is a full-time salary position with benefits. This position offers a flexible schedule with the ability to work in office, home and community settings. Providing services in the client's home or day program is a requirement of the position. This position serves the Lake County area.

Qualifications:

Applicants MUST have a Master's Degree in one of the following areas:
Social Work
Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or another applied Health Services area of Psychology
Special education

New MA Graduates are welcome to apply.

Position Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of this position include providing behavioral consultation services to clients with developmental disabilities through the Indiana Medicaid Waiver Program.

We are looking for an individual who:
Enjoys working with special needs populations (children - adults)
Meets with clients on a consistent basis
Is prompt with paperwork completion
Will complete assessments, observations, and develop Behavior Support Plans
Is comfortable consulting with and training caregivers or staff on Behavior Support Plans
Is flexible and easily adapts to new situations
Is dependable and reliable
Is professional and positive
Works well with larger systems and as a team
Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, time management and organizational skills

Additional Requirements:
Pass all background checks
3 references
Negative TB & Drug screening
Copies of resume, driver's license, diplomas, transcripts, licenses/certifications, and other supporting documentation

WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive salary
Opportunity to earn additional income above salary
Ongoing support and high quality supervision
Professional development
Leadership that recognizes you and rewards excellence
Health, dental, vision insurance
Aflac supplemental insurance available
3.5 weeks paid time off annually (PTO and paid holidays)
Health and wellness anniversary bonus
Cell phone stipend
Laptop
401K retirement matching program
Employee appreciation days
Positive, supportive and fun work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends
Work setting:
In-person

Education:
Master's (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Crown Point, IN 46307: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person