What are the responsibilities and job description for the BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) position at State of OK JD McCarty Center?
JD McCarty Center is an organization that provides inpatient and outpatient therapy services to children with developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking an energetic and child-centered Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team!
The position requires a 40-hour work week with standard hours being Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. This job does not require, nor does it promote more than a 40-hour work week. Should you exceed a typical 8 hour day, then you can trade that time out for later that week.
Salary beginning at $70,000.00 per year and will be based on experience.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for supervising and providing training for all Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavior Technicians and to train staff on how to implement the principles of ABA therapy
- Provides training and support for interns studying to become BCBAs
- Creates and implements individualized treatment plans for each patient
- Conducts functional behavior assessments
- Identifies behavior strategies and interventions to implement in an attempt to reduce maladaptive behaviors with replacement skills
- Collaborates across a variety of disciplines (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) to make informed decisions regarding the use of devices, equipment, and techniques when developing the child’s individualized treatment plan
- Attends JDMC functions related to promotional outings and marketing events for ABA related services
- Responsible for data collection and completing and submitting timely daily session notes and billing, in accordance with established guidelines
- Assists the Director of ABA Services and the ABA Program Manager with outpatient ABA wait list
- Conducts intake process including parent interviews, collaboration with school and other therapies, physicians, and conducting assessments and insurance requirements
- Coordinates and provides presentation, education and training to all departmental staff, and maintains department orientation, in-service training, and workshop records
- Completes other duties as assigned
- Must maintain all current certifications including Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Oklahoma Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), QBS Safety Care and CPR/First A
- Can learn and grow while working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong time management skills and the ability to think quickly in unexpected situations
- Physical demands may include assisting with lifting, holding, or positioning clients with disabilities, sitting or stooping on the floor for extended periods of time, standing or bending over repeatedly throughout the day, and assisting with living skills such as feeding, toileting, showering and/or dressing
- Running one-on-one sessions with clients in the event that RBTs are not available
Benefits include:
- Health Insurance Benefit allowance given or Opt Out allowance given with proof of health insurance.
- Optional insurance provided: Vision, Supplemental Life, and Dependent Health, Dental, and Life
- Flexible Spending plans available
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Longevity Bonus after 2nd year of employment
Other benefit opportunities are available such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions, on-site gym.
About the J.D. McCarty Center:
At J.D. McCarty Center patients are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acre s campus includes an on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs. We are a tobacco and vape free facility.
Salary : $70,000