What are the responsibilities and job description for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Options for Southern Oregon?
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$5,000 Hiring Bonus (Prorated by FTE)
Benefits include:
- Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
- Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
- Position may be eligible for loan repayment program – visit https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-office-of-rural-health/oregon-health-care-provider-loan-repayment
- Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of “High Intermediate”.
- Bonus Applicable to external applicants only, and limitations for re-hires will apply.
Schedule: 4-10-hour shifts or 5-8 hour shifts possible
Overview
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) carries a caseload of up to 10 youth receiving ABA services in our on-site clinic and/or in the client’s home and community setting. The BCBA is responsible for writing treatment plans for insurance which includes conducting Functional Behavior Assessments, developing behavior support plans and curriculum based on assessment data. The BCBA will be responsible for the support and supervision of the Behavior Analysis Interventionist (BAI) following state supervision guidelines in the implementation of all behavior support plans and Discrete Trial curriculum. Additional duties include providing consultation and training to parents and others in a child’s life to support with skill acquisition and behavior reduction, monthly trainings at staff meetings, and clinical documentation.
Supervision Exercised: Provides clinical supervision and oversight of behavioral programming for Behavior Analysis Interventionists (BAI), including evaluation of their performance.
Responsibilities
Conducts agency identified Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
Creates Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) based on the results of the FBA.
Writes goals based on the acquisition of replacement skills and the reduction of maladaptive responding (to be included in the treatment plan) that are specific, observable, and quantifiable as related to the skill deficits identified in the FBA.
Trains parent, or other involved individuals, and BAI’s on the implementation of the BIP via modeling, demonstration, and feedback methodology.
Utilizes supervision and feedback techniques with BAI’s during sessions and one-on-one supervision sessions. Ensures all supervision is documented in EHR in timely manner.
Conducts frequent integrity assessments to ensure fidelity of implementation on all treatment plans.
Completes BIP updates no more frequently than every six months, which identify the medical appropriateness and/or emergence of new problem behaviors that require continued ABA services.
Conducts weekly consultation visits per ABA guidelines; monitors data collection procedures and the results of the treatment plan (i.e. reduction in target behaviors and increase in replacement behavior).
Ensures paperwork (Incident Reports, Progress Notes, and Behavior Intervention Plans) is filled out correctly per the requirements of the organization’s policies.
Provides on-going training and support to BAI’s.
Qualifications
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification (BCBA).
Master’s degree in Psychology or related degree at accredited university and ABA education requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of behavior analytic therapies; experience delivering these services.
Possess business experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, including proficiency with a variety of software applications.
Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients. Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.
Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
