Behavioral Therapist

2 months ago


Coldwater, Ohio, United States Amergis Full time
Job Summary

Amergis is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. As a BCBA, you will be responsible for providing consultation, training, and behavioral evaluations to individuals with academic and behavioral deficits.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments and educational assessments to identify the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships with school staff to implement effective applied behavior analysis techniques.
  • Provide ongoing support and training to related field staff to ensure treatment integrity and support professional growth.
  • Investigate concerns and provide coaching and disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Determine prevention, intervention, and consequence strategies utilizing non-aversive behavior change methods.
  • Collect, analyze, and report data and other documentation within established time frames to ensure program validity and efficacy.
Requirements:
  • Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
  • Master's degree in applied behavior analysis, teaching, psychology, or related field.
  • Preferred experience providing behavior analytic programs and services in schools.
  • One (1) year minimum pediatric experience preferred.
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable.
  • Current CPR if applicable.
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
  • Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site.
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required.
  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.