Behavioral Therapist

Mount Prospect Academy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. As a BCBA, you will play a critical role in providing behavioral support services to our clients, working closely with our clinical team, direct support workers, families, and other staff members.

The BCBA will be responsible for coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, behavioral function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, adaptive life skills, and behavior planning. You will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts and provide ongoing support and supervision to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

• Function in a supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming, including the training of direct support professionals, person-centered strategies consultants, and DSP trainers.
• Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training in Applied Behavior Analysis, using both discrete trial training and natural environment training models of teaching.
• Facilitate and assist in the development and identification of resources and support information for the team, clients, and their families.
• Provide model teaching and other direct instructional supports, including practicum supervision/teaching, class instruction, and in-service instruction to other support professionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses when appropriate, and develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Provide ongoing support and training to direct support professionals, ABA implementers, and other individuals in support roles for families.
• Ongoing training and behavioral consultation to leaders, paraprofessionals, and direct care residential faculty in the implementation of ABA principles and methodology and behavior reduction strategies.
• Create ongoing data collection systems to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
• Develop behavior plans/treatment plans for all consumers with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all field staff and provide field supervision when necessary.
• Utilize MPA's electronic health records system (KCare) to enter session notes within 72 hours of each session.
• Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).
• Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resources. In addition, continuing education courses to maintain BCBA certification are necessary.
• Maintain all data, paperwork, and communication between personal care staff and families, and provide ongoing feedback to government-related agencies that contract with such families.

• Master's degree in Special Education or a related human services field.
• Certified as a BCBA for a minimum of 2 years, unless prior approval is granted by the Executive Director.
• Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies working with clients.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients in regard to age, functionality, and with minimal direction.

Mount Prospect Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan (403B), STD & LTD, life insurance, AD & D, comprehensive wellness initiatives, paid time off, employee discount program, and expense reimbursement.

Additional benefits include stewardship center access, daily adventure outings, potential for employee housing, mileage reimbursements, 24/7 access to the company gym/boxing training gym, regular wellness and team-building activities, free meals, dynamic professional development opportunities, auto shop, car repairs at cost, woodshop, projects built at cost, promote from within, and participation with federal loan reimbursement programs.