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JOB OVERVIEW:

The Center for Autism (CFA) seeks a behavior consultant to provide center-based ABA services. The behavior consultant will serve as a Team Lead in CFA’s CORE program (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging) and will provide direct therapy to children enrolled in the program. This position reports to the CORE Clinical Director (BCBA).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the delivery of high-integrity clinical services, with fidelity to the CFA-determined clinical model, to clients within the assigned treatment setting.
• Provide direct coaching and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and other support staff within the treatment room. Complete timely documentation of supervision according to CFA procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions and modify as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Plan, organize, and maintain the physical environment of the program room. Help to maintain shared program spaces along with other team members.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
• Be responsible for timely documentation of accurate daily data collection materials.
• Audit progress notes daily for billing purposes.
• Ensure mentoring, modeling, and accountability for new employees and team members without supervisor responsibility.
• Facilitate and write weekly room activity schedules, including special activities, and distribute them to the team for review.
• Submit orders for and maintain equipment for the program room.
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of clinical assessments.
• Coordinate with the team and the CORE Assistant Director to plan for coverage issues.
• Ensure daily data is collected accurately via the rating form, including comments.
• Cover for billing in the absence of other staff.
• Clearly communicate information to the team, supervisors, and families.
• Complete weekly reports regarding events in the program room and with the children.
• Participate in the interview and onboarding process of new employees as directed.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS:

• Ability to effectively engage with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children using verbal, nonverbal, and written communication
• Ability to effectively utilize an electronic health record (EHR)
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, engage in clinical interventions on the floor, and ambulate at a rate that exceeds the client population
• Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing to a kneeling position and back
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Licensure in Pennsylvania as ONE of the following:
  • Psychologist
  • Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Social Worker (LSW)
  • Behavior Specialist (LBS)
  • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
  • Other professional licensure with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services
• At least ONE of the following qualifications:
  • BCaBA certification or other accredited undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis
  • 1 years of full-time experience providing ABA services AND 12 credits in ABA from an accredited college or university
  • 1 years of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA or other graduate-level certified ABA professional AND 40 hours of approved training related to ABA

Preferred

• 1 years of full-time, post-master's experience in the direct care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under 21 years of age
• 1 years of supervisory experience

SALARY GRADE: 19

EOE