Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in collaboration with the psychologist and Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) treatment team, designs, develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates an individualized resiliency plan including behavioral interventions and protocols for each assigned client. The BCBA provides expertise with meeting the needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), and/or other behavioral and communication disorders in the analysis of behavioral problems, their functions, and in developing effective treatments based on applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and practice within the setting of homes, school, and communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes relevant assessment tools e.g. the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program ( VBMapp), Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS), Vineland, Questions About Behavior Function (QABF), Preference assessments, Functional Assessment Screening Tool (FAST), reinforcer assessments and data collection procedures to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Uses results of FBA to determine function of target behaviors and develop behavioral interventions and protocols based on ABA methodology to reduce target behaviors and teach new skills
Develops individualized resiliency plan including treatment goals and objectives based on FBA results and ABA methodology in conjunction with all team members including, but not limited to, client, parents/caregivers, Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), Mobile therapist (MT), school personnel, other providers, and Managed Care Organizations (MCO)
Collects, analyzes and graphs behavioral data from BHT progress notes or own observations/data collection
Maintains weekly contact with assigned client's treatment teams to coordinate services
Facilitates Interagency Services Planning Team (ISPT) meetings to review and revise resiliency plans (as needed) and to develop a strategy for the next authorization period
Completes all documentation including but not limited to:
Functional Behavior Assessment including collection/interpretation of data and graphs
Resiliency plan
Input form
Required assessment/ outcomes tools
Authorization packet
Weekly paperwork
BHT progress notes
Provides direct, clinical supervision to all assigned BHTs including development/ updating BHT progress note and providing BHT with copy of updated resiliency plan
Provides on site assessment and assistance to all newly assigned BHTs
Provides direct supervision and training for BHTs, parents, caregivers, day care personnel and school personnel in the implementation of behavioral interventions/protocols, reinforcement procedures, data collection, ongoing assessment, and progress monitoring of all aspects of assigned clients
Consults with the treatment team in the ongoing assessment, evaluation, implementation, and progress monitoring of the resiliency plan and behavioral interventions by providing expertise in all aspects of ABA interventions for the assigned population
Provides clinical direction related to behavioral interventions and strategies during family sessions and ISPT meetings
Develops and nurtures relationships with clients and families to support the treatment process
Leads staff and/or parent group training in various topics including but not limited to ABA, data collection, and graphing
Meets requirements for attending monthly supervision with the Clinical Director
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restrictive procedures and manual restraints using agency-trained protocols
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
Current and actively (practicing) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
Current Pennsylvania Behavioral Specialist License (LBS)
Expertise working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and other behavioral and communication disorders
Experience with data collection and graphing
Experience with administering the VBMAPP, ABAS, Preference Assessments preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to perform CPR and restrictive procedures and manual restraints using agency-trained protocols
Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; Publisher experience preferred
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record
Must be available and willing to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends
Must be available and willing to travel within Delaware County

_Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:
Day shift

Work Location: On the road

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