Behavioral Therapist
2 months ago
Coldwater, Ohio, United States
Amergis
Full time
Job SummaryAmergis 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.
- 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.