BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST POSITION DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Clinical Director

Summary of Position: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst will provide intensive treatment for children and adolescents, all of which have developmental delays such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. The majority of the services involve providing Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for young children, but can also involve conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans. Our ABA team is highly experienced and is committed to serving children and families with special needs.

Role: The BCBA position is considered a leadership role within DreamShip. The ideal candidate will be able to develop client’s treatment plans, as well as supervise Behavior Technicians to implement such plans. Behavior Technicians will rely on their BCBA to assist them in overcoming challenges and answer questions about their day to day client interactions. Solid communication skills and openness to feedback are necessary. The BCBA should be organized, and self-sufficient to successfully perform in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assess children using ABLLS, VB-MAPP, Essentials for Living, Jed Baker, and Functional Behavior Assessment as needed
• Maintain caseload of clients and write comprehensive individual Behavior Intervention Plan for each child assessed
• Develop and implement skills acquisition, social skills programs (FBAs and FAAs)
• Develop and implement positive behavior plans and strategies (PBSP, PBIP)
• Create recommendations for comprehensive services
• Provide consultation and training for parents, teachers, and community members
• Train, coach and facilitate treatment teams and program monitoring
• Collaborate with other treatment team members and members of the child’s education environment regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions as appropriate
• Ensure that medical record documentation protocols are in compliance
• Ensures that patients’ progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational procedures
• Provide training and supervision to interns as assigned
• Participate in education and training programs for patients, families, or community groups
• Provide consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, schools or agencies outside of this organization

Position Requirements:

• Must be currently certified as a BCBA with the Behavior Analytic Certification Board
• Individuals who have recently completed their Master's Degree and are waiting to take the BACB exam will be considered on an individual basis.
• Maintain CEU requirement and BCBA credential with Behavior Analytic CertificationBoard (BACB)
• Obtain and maintain good standing certification commiserate with treatment provided
• Training and clinical experience in providing applied behavior analysis to children and families
• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred
• Analytical skills necessary in order to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment plan and monitor effectiveness of treatment programs
• Two years of postgraduate clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Position will be in person for a minimum of 6 months
• May be required to support the clinic with a small caseload of clients from our Cameron location, with a blend of telehealth and person availability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person