Autism Support Now (ASN) is expanding its mission across several communities with a focus on supporting Medicaid-eligible families. We are actively seeking BCBAs in Florissant, MO. ASN provides in-clinic services to individuals diagnosed with Autism between the ages of 18 months to 14 years.

Responsibilities:

• Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans (following 60-45-30 day rule).
• Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths.
• Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior.
• Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Observe treatment implementation for potential program revisions based upon the client’s skill acquisition rate.
• Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols.
• Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols.
• Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians.
• Primarily work physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation.
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data.
• Update treatment plans at least two times per month, based upon patient response to treatment.
• Conduct assessments based upon clinical judgment and appropriateness to the client.
• Include caregivers as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings and collaborate professionally and compassionately.
• Interact with payers in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative.
• Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (i.e., IEP, peer reviews).
• Collaborate and communicate with all pertinent providers of a client: school, medical, etc.
• Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence.
• Practice ethically following BCBA ETHICAL CODES.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in Central Reach and the patient’s medical record.
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Partner consistently and effectively with other center leadership, including Operations Manager, Administrative Technician, and Behavior Technician Leads.
• Maintain a minimum of 200 hours per week of 97153 hours of a caseload.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have 3-5 years of certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• 3-5 years of experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
• Experience with supervision and oversight of staff and program development.
• Great interpersonal skills and exceptional time management skills.
• Active Missouri or KS License or eligible to apply.
• Flexibility and dependability with scheduled appointments.
• Creative and independent thinking skills.

Application Instructions:

Please send an updated resume, cover letter, three referrals, and two treatment plans as a sample of clinical work.

Salary commensurate with experience

• Pay: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Telehealth

Work Location: In person