Board Certified Behaviour Analyst

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Note:
The responsibilities outlined for this position are provided as examples and are intended to illustrate the scope of the role. These examples are not exhaustive and may vary based on the specific requirements of the position. Additional duties aligned with the role's objectives may also be assigned.

• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions.
• Oversee ABA home programs and provide parent training and support.
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain the client's program book (including writing programs and creating materials).
• Oversee and supervise the work of Behavior Technicians who possess a caseload of children clients.
• Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians.
• Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients.
• Work with and oversee Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians, Behavior Technicians, and ABA Therapists to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements.
• Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (Rethink).
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise.
• Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred.
• Communicate client progress and cases to the supervisor.
• Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients.
• Attend staff training and agency meetings voluntarily.
• Other job duties and/or projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Education And Experience

• Possess a minimum of a Master's degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working as a BCBA with children, adolescents, and/or adults with various special needs preferred.
• Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred.

Other Job Requirements

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Meets Annual Goal/s objectives.
• Creative problem solving, and interpersonal skills are essential elements to this position.
• Attend necessary meetings related to support activities and obtain required training to complete daily responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff.
• Perform general clerical duties, including maintaining accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports.
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines. Follow guidance from senior-level staff to enhance their own professional development.
• Complete/maintain CPR, CPI, First Aid, Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS), HIPAA/HITECH/FERPA and attend workshops to further professional growth, and other training as required by ABS within the required time frame.
• Clear and maintain satisfactory all mandated background checks, including criminal history background checks (fingerprinting), Central Registry of Offenders, and Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) free of disqualifiers.
• Must pass a drug test in accordance with The Stephen Komninos' Law.
• Ability to use data entry software such as ReThink.
• Assess situations and make proper judgments.
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner.
• Objectively analyze crisis situations.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Handle aggressive and self-injurious behaviors of clients.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner.

Licenses

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. The active BCBA certification should be without current disciplinary sanctions and meet an ongoing supervision CEU requirement.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Demonstrates empathy and compassion in conduct towards clients.
• Demonstrates respect, cooperation, consideration, and tact in dealing with peers, supervisors and others.
• Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence.
• Receive feedback from supervisors professionally.
• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies.
• Learning theories and instructional methods.
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions.
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ABA software platforms.