Behavior Specialist, Model Asperger Program

Qualifications include a masters degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology or special education, board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) or eligibility for certification, experience in providing behavior services (e.g., functional assessment, development and implementation of function-based Behavior Intervention Plans, treatment evaluation, crisis intervention) to students with Asperger Syndrome and other behavior disorders, experience with applying evidence-based practices in the applied setting, superior ability in training and supervising staff as well as working with a multidisciplinary team.

Serves as a member of the Behavior Services Department under the supervision of the Director of Behavior Services. Responsibilities include providing initial and ongoing training to all Asperger Program staff on the principles of applied behavior analysis; conducting functional assessment; developing, implementing and evaluating Behavior Intervention Plans and fading plans for students with 1:1 aides; providing direct support and consultation to classroom teams on behavior reduction, classroom management, crisis intervention, and skill acquisition as part of a Behavior Intervention Plan; completing crisis management training and maintaining trainer status in the program’s crisis management package.

Thank you for your support and interest in the Ivymount School.

Stacey M. McIntyre, M.A., BCBA
Director of Behavior Services

Ivymount School
11614 Seven Locks Road
Rockville , MD 20854
ph : 301-469-0223 ext. 136
fax: 301-469-0778
www.ivymount.org

This position offers an excellent professional development opportunity with a competitive salary.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to the

Director of Behavior Services

Stacey McIntyre

Email: smcintyre@ivymount.org

Address: 11614 Seven Locks Road, Rockville, MD 20854

Phone: 301-469-0223

Fax: 301-460-0778

DKB Therapy Services, PLLC

Seeking a part-time Certified Dance Therapist and Music Therapist who is trained in both dance/movement therapy and counseling or psychotherapy.
1)Must be able to: use extensive range of dance/movement therapy techniques and assist the needs and abilities of participants in order to allow for a wide variety of movement activities in dance/movement therapy sessions.

2)Certified Music Therapist needed to work with Children- Adults to provide the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Also, through musical involvement in the therapeutic context and to strengthened and transferred to other areas of person's life.
Music therapist is also responsible for avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words.

Contact: DKB Therapy Services, PLLC
              571) 330-8120
              503 Sophia Street
              Fredericksburg, Va 22401

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