What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavior Specialist position at Mission Autism Clinic?
Job Summary
As a Licensed Behavior Specialist provide assessment, consultation and supervision services for our clients and families, as well as support and supervision for your clinical team members. You will also implement initial and ongoing training for our Behavior Technicians as well as provide coverage for direct therapy sessions for callouts and PTO.
Essential Functions
Licensed Behavior Specialist
- Oversee all aspects of clinical programming for identified caseload
- Complete new client intakes
- Conduct initial and on-going assessments based on individual needs of client
- Design, implement, and monitor all components of a client’s individualized treatment plan
- Conduct functional assessments of problem behavior and develop behavior intervention plans
- Supervise and train clinical staff to implement client’s treatment plan with integrity
- Perform fidelity checks and provide feedback to Behavior Technicians
- Provide training and instruction to parents on behavioral strategies and implementing ABA teaching methods in the home and community settings
- Complete accurate and timely reports
- Assist Lead BCBA with management of team of Registered Behavior Technicians
- Attend organization meetings and trainings
- Provide coverage for direct therapy sessions for callouts and PTO
- Participate in the interview process for Behavior Technicians
Training Coordinator
- Lead initial training and onboarding for new Behavior Technicians
- Assist with completion of initial and ongoing RBT competency assessment
- Lead team and clinic-wide trainings
- Develop and complete all Behavior Technician training plans
- Maintain all documentation requirements as identified by the IBHS and BACB
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
- Behavior Specialist License from the state of PA required; maintain licensure
- Minimum of two years of experience in the field of ABA working with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities
- Familiarity with a variety of assessment types including the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
- Experience creating individualized treatment plans with an emphasis on skill acquisition
- Experience analyzing problem behavior and creating individualized intervention plans to reduce problem behavior
- Must be able to obtain RBT certification within 90 days of hire
- Ability to work 1:1 with children and young adults by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques across a variety of settings including home-based, clinic-based, and school-based environments
- Ability to work in a fast-moving, always changing environment, and willingness to do whatever is needed to achieve our company’s mission
- Must be able to pass a PA state and FBI background check, PA child abuse clearance and drug screen
- First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be maintained during your employment
- Must have a flexible schedule including availability from 8:00am-6:30pm on weekdays
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and move for 75% of the day
- Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the workday
- Office environment – may be exposed to loud noises when children are present
- Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours
Mission Autism Clinics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Mission Autism Clinics is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.