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TheraCare Open Positions

Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out in your career, you owe it to yourself to consider a career with TheraCare.

We provide ongoing opportunities for professional development and advancement. Full time, part time, or independent contracting positions are available within our homecare, school environments and adult settings.

Please view our open positions in the states below and submit your application online.

New York
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
    Position Description:
    We are offering COTAs an opportunity to work in the following programs:
    • Early Intervention (EI) Program: will serve the birth to three year old population
    • Committee on Pre-school Education (CPSE) program: will serve children 3 to 5 years old in Westchester
    Under the supervision of an OTRL, will perform the following duties:
    • Assist children with developing and improving fine motor skills and adjustment to disabilities
    • Teach individual skills and techniques required for participation in functional and educational activities
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    Early Intervention Program
    • Must have State of New York certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
    • Must have at least 1 year pediatric experience
    CPSE Program (serving Westchester only)
    • Must have State of New York certification as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Clinical Fellowship/Speech Language Pathology (CF/SLP)
    Position Description:
    Under the supervision of an ASHA certified and state-licensed Speech Language Pathologist, will perform the following duties:
    • Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention and follow- up services for children with communication disorders
    • Maintain an accurate record of services provided and submit evaluation reports and monthly  progress reports in a timely manner
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • The Applicant must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
    • Bilingual a plus
    • New York State applicants only: must have NY state certification as a Teacher for the Speech and  Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher for the Speech and Language Disabled (TSLD) to be able  to work in pre-school and school-age settings
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children with developing and improving fine motor skills and adjustment to disabilities
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Plan occupational therapy programs designed to facilitate fine motor, sensory-motor, and self-help development
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school recognized by the AOTA
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut
    • Bilingual a plus
       
  • Ocupational Therapist
    Position Description:
    • Assist children with activities of daily living and school activities through therapeutic intervention
    • Provide evaluation and treatment
    • Complete clinical progress reports
    • Select constructive activities suited to child's physical/ cognitive capavilities. 
    Qualifications:
    Bacherlor's in Occupational Therapy or equivalent & NYSOccupational Therapy license.

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children in developing and improving gross motor skills, focusing on postural control,  ambulation, balance and coordination skills
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Psychologist
    Position Description:
    • Provide evaluations and/or social histories for children in our Early Intervention and CPSE programs.
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must have a Ph.D. or a Psy.D.
    • Must have New York State licensure
    • Minimum 1 year early childhood experience
  • RNs
    Position Description:
    • Provide nursing services in a non-stressful school setting to children in the New York City school system (public, private and parochial schools)
    • Nursing positions are also available as school bus escorts, hospitals, clinics and nursing homes throughout New York City
    • Paid orientation will be given to nurses before assignments
    • We offer competitive rates and referral bonuses
       
    Qualifications:
    • A minimum of 2 years experience in nursing
    • Must have a valid New York State license and a current CPR certificate
       
  • Service Coordinator
    Position Description:
    • Responsible for facilitating the provision of collaborative, family-center, community-based services through the coordination and collaboration among providers of services for families with infants/toddlers with disabilities
    • Conducts home visits in accordance with referral to Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Maintain extensive documentation to comply with state regulations
       
    Must be equipped to perform the SC duties as listed above from the individual's home.  Equipment requirements include:  full computer workstation, internet access, printer, scanner, fax, phone and secure storage for case files.

    Must have the following Windows operating systems for remote access compatibility:  Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2007 and/or Mac. Qualifications:
    • Must have BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or Early Childhood Development or other Healthcare Licensed professional
    • Must be highly organized and posses superior time-management skills
  • Social Worker
    Position Description:
    • Provide social work services to families of children in the following programs:
    • Early Intervention (EI) – provide family training & counseling and social history services
    • CPSE – provide counseling services to children ages 3 to 5 years
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
       
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Masters degree in Social Work
    • Must be a New York state-licensed social Worker
    • LCSW for Early Intervention & CPSE
    • LMSW for Early Intervention only
  • Special Education Teacher
    Position Description:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Provide special education services to school-based children ages three to five years through our CPSE program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:

    Must have a BA/BS or MA/MS
    Must hold any one of the following:
    • NYS Provisional or Permanent Certification in Special Education
    • NYS Provisional or Permanent NYS Cert as a TSHH
    • NYS Certification in Students with Disabilities Birth - 2nd Grade (SWD B-2) (Initial or Professional)
    • NYS Certification as Teacher for Speech & Language Disabilities, TSLD (Initial or Professional)
    • Bilingual Extension Required for bilingual candidates (for CPSE program only)
  • Speech Language Pathologist
    Position Description:
    • Evaluate and treat communicative, swallowing and other delays resulting from speech, language and related disorders
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Provide services in home and community settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
    • Must be licensed in the states of Connecticut, New York or New Jersey
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
    Position Description:
    New York:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Provide special education services to school-based children ages three to five years through our CPSE program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    New Jersey:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    New York:
    Must have a BA/BS or MA/MS
    Must hold NYS Provisional or Permanent NYS Cert as a TSHH

    New Jersey:
    • NJ Teacher of the Handicap or Teacher of Students with Disabilities
    • Certification Or Masters Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education, Early Intervention, or other specialty program whose focus is on young children (birth to 5 years) with disabilities and their families
    • Minimum 1 year experience working with children with disabilities age Birth to 5 years
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities (TSLD)
    Position Description:
    New York:

    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Provide special education services to school-based children ages three to five years through our CPSE program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    New York:
    • Must have a BA/BS or MA/MS
    • Must Hold a NYS Certification as Teacher for Speech & Language Disabilities, TSLD (Initial or Professional)
New Jersey
  • Clinical Fellowship/Speech Language Pathology (CF/SLP)
    Position Description:
    Under the supervision of an ASHA certified and state-licensed Speech Language Pathologist, will perform the following duties:
    • Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention and follow- up services for children with communication disorders
    • Maintain an accurate record of services provided and submit evaluation reports and monthly  progress reports in a timely manner
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • The Applicant must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
    • Bilingual a plus
    • New York State applicants only: must have NY state certification as a Teacher for the Speech and  Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher for the Speech and Language Disabled (TSLD) to be able  to work in pre-school and school-age settings
  • MANAGED CARE AUTISM SERVICES: ABA Paraprofessional
    Position Description:
    • Implement principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis to successfully meet goals and objectives as indicated on student’s treatment plans;
    • Record data on behaviors and enter it into data system;
    • Communicate with other outside care professionals (medical doctors, speech therapists, etc.) if necessary;
    • Communicate with supervising BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) when issues arise on cases;
    • Provide consultative and training services to families;
    • Present data to supervising BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) for progress notes and 6 month reports;
    • Follow all policies and procedures as indicated;
    Qualifications:

    • Must complete an 30-hour mandatory training before any cases can be assigned;

    • Must undergo a full criminal history background check & clearance;

    • BA in Psychology, Human Development, Education, Sociology ;

    • Must be available evening and weekends.
    • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a plus.
    Work Locations: Passaic, Morris, Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington & Camden.
  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children with developing and improving fine motor skills and adjustment to disabilities
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Plan occupational therapy programs designed to facilitate fine motor, sensory-motor, and self-help development
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school recognized by the AOTA
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut
    • Bilingual a plus
       
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children in developing and improving gross motor skills, focusing on postural control,  ambulation, balance and coordination skills
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Psychologist
    Position Description:
    • Provide home-based services through TheraCare Behavioral Health Program throughout the state of New Jersey
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:

    • Must be licensed in the state of New Jersey (LPC only)
    • Minimum 1 year experience in child adolescent mental health
  • Special Education Teacher
    Position Description:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
      Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • NJ Teacher of the Handicap or Teacher of Students with Disabilities
    • Certification Or Masters Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education, Early Intervention, or other specialty program whose focus is on young children (birth to 5 years) with disabilities and their families
    • Minimum 1 year experience working with children with disabilities age Birth to 5 years
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Speech Language Pathologist
    Position Description:
    • Evaluate and treat communicative, swallowing and other delays resulting from speech, language and related disorders
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Provide services in home and community settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
    • Must be licensed in the states of Connecticut, New York or New Jersey
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
    Position Description:
    New York:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Provide special education services to school-based children ages three to five years through our CPSE program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    New Jersey:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    New York:
    Must have a BA/BS or MA/MS
    Must hold NYS Provisional or Permanent NYS Cert as a TSHH

    New Jersey:
    • NJ Teacher of the Handicap or Teacher of Students with Disabilities
    • Certification Or Masters Degree in Early Childhood/Special Education, Early Intervention, or other specialty program whose focus is on young children (birth to 5 years) with disabilities and their families
    • Minimum 1 year experience working with children with disabilities age Birth to 5 years
    • Bilingual a plus
Connecticut
  • Clinical Fellowship/Speech Language Pathology (CF/SLP)
    Position Description:
    Under the supervision of an ASHA certified and state-licensed Speech Language Pathologist, will perform the following duties:
    • Provide screening, identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention and follow- up services for children with communication disorders
    • Maintain an accurate record of services provided and submit evaluation reports and monthly  progress reports in a timely manner
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • The Applicant must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology.
    • Bilingual a plus
    • New York State applicants only: must have NY state certification as a Teacher for the Speech and  Hearing Handicapped (TSHH) or Teacher for the Speech and Language Disabled (TSLD) to be able  to work in pre-school and school-age settings
  • Early Intervention (EI) Associate
    Position Description:
    • Plans and implements delivery of early intervention services to children on designated caseload,  including screening, assessment, intervention planning, implementation of intervention,  implementation of related therapy goals and objectives and transition planning
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Deliver services in the child’s most natural environment
    • Work under regular direction according to the agency and Birth to Three mission and philosophy
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain properdocumentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Hold a Bachelor or Masters degree from an accredited institution with a major or concentration in:
                 a. infants and toddlers (includes early intervention and early childhood education)
                 b. child development
                 c. child studies
                 d. education
                 e. special education
                 f. psychology
                 g. human development and family relations
                 h. related field
    • Obtain the Connecticut Birth to Three Infant Toddler Family Specialist Credential with endorsement 1.2.0 or 1.2.3
    • Have completed at least 300 hours of practicum or work experience with young children (birth to 8 years old)
  • MANAGED CARE AUTISM SERVICE: ABA Paraprofessional
    Position Description:
    Job Description:
    • Implement principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis to successfully meet goals and objectives as indicated on student’s treatment plans;
    • Record data on behaviors and enter it into data system;
    • Communicate with other outside care professionals (medical doctors, speech therapists, etc.) if necessary;
    • Communicate with supervising BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) when issues arise on cases;
    • Provide consultative and training services to families;
    • Present data to supervising BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) for progress notes and 6 month reports;
    • Follow all policies and procedures as indicated;
    Qualifications:
     

    Requirement:

    • Must complete an 30-hour mandatory training before any cases can be assigned;

    • Must undergo a full criminal history background check & clearance;

    • BA in Psychology, Human Development, Education, Sociology ;

    • Must be available evening and weekends.

    • Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders is a plus.

      Work Locations:  Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children with developing and improving fine motor skills and adjustment to disabilities
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Plan occupational therapy programs designed to facilitate fine motor, sensory-motor, and self-help development
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school recognized by the AOTA
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut
    • Bilingual a plus
       
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
    Position Description:
    • Assist children in developing and improving gross motor skills, focusing on postural control,  ambulation, balance and coordination skills
    • Provide evaluation and treatment of children in home-based and school-based settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy
    • Must be licensed in the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Social Worker
    Position Description:
    • Provide social work services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Masters degree in Social Work
    • Must be a Connecticut state-licensed Social Worker (LCSW & LMSW)
  • Special Education Teacher
    Position Description:
    • Provide special education services to children from birth to three years old in the home and community settings through our Early Intervention (EI) program
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Will have opportunities to be trained to provide behavior management therapy to children in the autism spectrum
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Certification #112, 113 or 065
    • Bilingual a plus
  • Speech Language Pathologist
    Position Description:
    • Evaluate and treat communicative, swallowing and other delays resulting from speech, language and related disorders
    • Collaborate with the family and a multi-disciplinary team to develop goals and outcomes for children referred to our programs
    • Provide services in home and community settings
    • Educate family members and caregivers on different intervention strategies to facilitate active involvement and carry-over at community settings
    • Maintain proper documentation to comply with state regulations
    Qualifications:
    • Must hold a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communicative Disorders
    • Must be licensed in the states of Connecticut, New York or New Jersey
    • Bilingual a plus
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