Behavioral Assistant (Ocean County)

• Behavioral Assistant (BA) About Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare provides comprehensive therapeutic support services designed to address a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, and our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to providing individualized care for every client. Key Responsibilities:
• Provide support in the home and community to both youth and caregivers
• Implement treatment plans
• Deliver services as directed by the supervising therapist, including:
• Using evidence-based interventions and positive reinforcement
• Assist parents/guardians with treatment plan implementation
• Collect, track, and report progression or regression (including graphs when required)
• Submit accurate weekly clinical progress notes within 24 hours of service provision
• Assist with caregiver/staff training under the guidance of a supervising therapist.
• Recognize, prevent, and intervene in crisis situations appropriately
• Participate in required training and maintain compliance with all agency policies

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong active listening, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Compassion, patience, and adaptability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Positive leadership and role modeling for youth and families
• Reliability and attentiveness with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for behavioral/developmental disabilities

Qualifications

• Must complete the NJ CSOC Behavioral Assistant Certification [https://www.nj.gov/dcf/providers/csc/training/] within 6 months of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, preferably working with children with developmental/intellectual disabilities or mental illness
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License
• Must pass all state and federal background checks
• A pre-employment, post conditional job offer drug screen is required for this role.
• Bilingual candidates (especially Spanish-speaking) encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor H-1B or other employment visas at this time.

Benefits

• A dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Full-Time):
• PTO accrual based on years of service (13–20 days annually).
• Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Pay (Part-Time):
• PTO accrual based on years of service (up to 40 hours annually).
• Sick Time Off (STO) up to 40 hours per year.
• Ongoing Job Training

Health and Ancillary Benefits

• ICHRA Health Coverage Reimbursement Plan
• Short/ Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K