Board Certified Behavior Analyst

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential functions of the position)

The BCBA I will support clients and their families by providing applied behavior analysis services including assessment, treatment planning, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. The BCBA I will facilitate communication between all team members, manage client data, and ensure all team members have the necessary support, training, and materials to assist the client in reaching their full potential.

·      Complete and implement individualized assessments, treatment plans, behavior acquisition and reduction procedure for clients on caseload.

·      Ensure recommended client treatment utilization rate aligns with recommended dosage.

·      Assist in the development and facilitation of applied behavior analysis related training for behavior team staff.

·      Maintain ongoing communication with parents, caregivers, and outside providers to ensure effective coordination of care.

·      Create ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all consumers, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.

• Provide positive and constructive feedback to staff regarding clinical and professional skills on a regular basis.

·      Keep current with ABA literature, new research findings, and resources. 

·      Complete all required training and CUEs to maintain BCBA certification ND licensure.

·      Complete session notes within 24 hours of each session.

·      Engage in behavior compliant with the BACB Ethics Code.

·      Complete and document overlaps to ensure fidelity of treatment.

·      Assist in tracking due dates and completion of RBTs initial and annual competency assessment and submission.

·      Provide RBTs on team with minimum of 5% supervision.

·      Member of the Behavior Leadership Team.

INTERACTION WITH OTHERS

(Internal/Organizational and External/Customer Contact)

·      Regular contact with team members. Purpose of contacts is to explain, clarify or interpret information. May handle confidential information and some complex matters.

·      Assesses and resolve problem situations that may require influencing others to reach a consensus. Requires tact and diplomacy to handle difficult customer situations. Requires advanced interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain internal and external customer relationships in both the areas of sales and service. Explores alternatives and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer. Frequent external contact.

PROBLEM SOLVING

·      Problems and solutions are unique and unpredictable but are similar to those previously encountered. Solutions require judgment such as setting priorities, evaluating results and/or coordinating with others.  

DECISION MAKING AND DECISION IMPACT

·      Independent judgment is required to analyze problems and perform needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment is used. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures and practices. Refers exceptions to policies and procedures to the supervisor.

·      Decision-making impacts department.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED

·      Performs duties within scope of general policies, procedures and objectives with minimal supervision. Refers exceptions to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Supervisor: Number of direct reports: 8

·      Supervises employees who generally perform the same work or similar work/tasks within a designated department/area. May occasionally do the work of those supervised. Provides input for budget preparation, and prepares/provides input on performance management

WORK COMPLEXITY

·      Tasks are various and focus more on single processes. Work is sometimes standardized and sometimes varied.

COMPETENCIES

•        Flexibility: Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

•        Building collaborative relationships: The ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside of the organization who can provide information, assistance and support.

•        Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.

•        Stress management: The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure and maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation.

•        Developing others: Willingness to delegate responsibility and to work with others and coach them to develop their capabilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may occur in the office, from a remote office location, and from a client site. Occasional travel may be required. Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds may be necessary.  Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and driving are common motion requirements. The ability to make quick decisions, manage multiple priorities, be flexible, deescalate conflict, and operate in a fast-paced environment may be required. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

•        Required: Master’s degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or related field

•        Board Certified Behavior Analyst

•        North Dakota Licensed Behavior Analyst

This job description is intended to provide general information and describe the requirements of the position. Actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignments or projects. This document is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not imply a contract between the company and the employee. The company retains the right to change the job duties, responsibilities and qualifications as deemed necessary.

At Full Circle Pediatric Solutions, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our mission of helping children of varying needs and abilities reach their full potential. Our clients come to us from all walks of life. That’s why as we continue to grow and build our team, we actively seek staff with varied backgrounds and experiences. We believe a diverse and inclusive environment empowers us all, and we’re committed to making our clinic a welcoming, supportive place where everyone can thrive.