Adaptive Skills Therapist - M.S

Overview

Liberty Behavioral and Community Services located in Culver City, CA, is seeking driven, talented, and experienced employees to work with developmentally disabled clients (ages 5-65) on adaptive skills training, including independent living skills (personal hygiene, laundry, cooking, etc.), social skills, safety skills, financial management, and related areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide direct sessions to clients
• Provide feedback to parents
• Collaborate with team members, parents, and AST providers
• Write notes and reports
• Review notes and reports
• Attend staff meetings, clinical meetings, and mentor meetings
• Record data
• Ensure proper data collection and notes
• Comply with HIPAA laws and regulations

Required

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Language, Rehabilitation, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance
• TB test and criminal background clearance
• At least 1 year of experience designing and implementing adaptive skills training plans
• At least 1 year of experience working with developmentally disabled individuals

Preferred

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• CPR and HIPAA training, Safety First training, and Mandated Reporting training
• Clean driving record for 2 years
• Familiarity with HIPAA
• Eligible for agency employment (not contracted direct care)
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience
• Licensed, registered, or certified in one of the following fields with 5 years of related experience: human services, occupational therapy, special education, psychology, nursing, creative arts therapy, speech and language therapy, BCBA, or DIR certification

Full Time Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule

Salary: $32- $34 per hour