What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) position at Indian Creek Foundation?
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Job Summary
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will hold a master’s degree or doctorate in a related mental health field and be an experienced behavioral health professional. In this role, you will plan, develop, and monitor treatment interventions for children and youth receiving behavioral health services. You will collect data in order to consult with other behavioral health specialists and technicians and design individualized treatment plans. You will also act as the liaison between the family, clinicians, and school/community resources. This position requires flexibility, a positive attitude, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in both the clinical and non-clinical settings.
Basic Qualifications
Education/Training
Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Mental Health or a related field (Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or Psychology). Certification in behavior analysis required.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or mental health disorders. Experience in behavioral health preferred.
Basic Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Presentation and leadership skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to negotiate conflict resolution
- Ability to facilitate effective team communication
- Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plan and crisis plan with measurable goals
- Ability to complete clinical assessments
- Proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office software
- Valid driver’s license with a clear three-year driving record
Physical Requirements
- Bend, stoop, sit, stand, and reach
- Lift items weighing 50 pounds or less
- Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test as required
Equipment/Machine Operations
Must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job:
- Computer (must be proficient in the use of email and Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Office equipment – including printer, scanner, fax machine, copier, etc.
- Time Clock system
- Various other equipment and supplies
Essential Duties
- Provide Behavioral Analysis Services, including behavior therapy, consultation, and support to family members in order to stabilize the child and family situation and to provide transfer of skill to parents/caregivers.
- Work all authorized hours in accordance to each child’s prescription for services.
- Maintain an average of 70% billable hours, pending circumstances beyond clinician’s control such as insufficient caseload or cancellations.
- Collaborate with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions. Write Functional Behavioral Assessment, Treatment Plans, Behavioral Support Plan, Discharge Planning, and Crisis Plan.
- Collect indirect and direct data on the targeted behaviors. This may include completing standardized supplementary assessments as necessary that match the skill deficit or behavioral need, such as social deficits, communication deficits or deficits in self-regulation, adaptive, or self-help areas of development.
- Conduct monthly team meetings, as needed; facilitate four to six month reviews for each child on caseload, as needed.
- Design treatments for skill building, as well as for problem behaviors that link the function of (or the reason for) the behavior with the intervention strategies and develop appropriate replacement and/or desired behaviors.
- Design individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that utilize principles of applied behavior analysis to create behavior change.
- Collect, quantify, graph, and analyze data on targeted behavioral excesses and deficit during treatment to maximize and maintain progress toward treatment goals.
- Complete assessment tools and monitor outcome measurement on each treatment goal.
- Provide transfer of skill to parents/caregivers through interventions such as modeling, parent coaching, parent training, and interventions as written in the behavior plan.
- Clinically advise the ABA Therapeutic Support Staff/RBT staff.
- Directly train TSS/RBT on the treatment plan and monitor implementation and treatment integrity.
- Maintain communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress, and/or concerns about treatment.
- Collaborate with administrative team to provide any needed clinical information directly to insurance company for authorizations and utilization reviews.
Other Duties
- Assist the supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
- Attend additional training required by program/department.
- Maintain current training certifications as needed for programs.
Standard Requirements
- Completion and clearance of a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance.
- Supports the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the program.
- Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all individuals served in a safe, secure environment.
- Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
- Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety plans, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs.
- Confidentiality of all data, including individuals served, employee, and operations data.
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements and agency policies as required by Human Resources, licensing, and funding agencies.
- Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Conducts oneself in a professional manner when representing Indian Creek Foundation.
- Functions as a member of the Team:
- Cooperates and works together with all co-workers, plans and complete job duties with minimal direct supervision and appropriate judgment.
- Uses tactful and appropriate communications in all situations.
- Reports and follows up regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns with appropriate personnel.
- Promotes positive public relations with individuals served, family members, other team members, and community.
- Completes requirements for training, acceptable attendance, dress codes including personal hygiene and other work duties as assigned.
- Complete all documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and agency policies.
- Exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in performance of their duties.
- Completes annual compliance HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Compliance in performance of duties.
Job Location
Various locations including Cowpath Road campus and home, school, and community settings