ABA Careers

• Supervise and mentor BCBAs and BT/RBTs at your center
• Complete monthly competencies for BCBAs and oversee clinical quality/ programming
• Assist in new hire training for all center staff (BCBAs and RBTs) in tandem with the HPH regional trainer and Center Director of Operations
• Maintain a caseload of 17 billable hours
• Conduct Initial Assessments
• Review and complete concurrent treatment plans
• Assist with intakes, discharge, and transition planning
• Hold monthly BCBA group meetings
• Facilitate monthly BT/RBT meetings
• Collaborates with Center Director to facilitate interdisciplinary team and model of care
• Attend required meetings for center
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment and collaborate across disciplines (admin, outpatient services, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Independent problem solving
• Responsible for daily leadership demonstration of behaviors and decisions that reflect the mission, vision, and culture of the organization
• Independently identifies and resolves problem areas that impede center achievement of goals
• Adheres to and maintains organization policies and procedures
• Ensures accountability to the identified expectations for performance, compliance and quality standards
• Cultivates a high-performing team across all ABA clinical services to achieve identified standards and reflect the organizational brand on a consistent basis
• Delivers any necessary corrective action or performance improvement plan to the BCBAs, RBTs, or BHTs
• Accountable for intake and assessment process of new kiddos to include new assessments set participation expectations with families, and adherence to prescribed treatment dosage and recommendations for clinical efficacy
• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Intake/Auth Coordinator
• Set goals/expectations for Intake/Auth Coordinator; hold accountable
• Collaborates with the billing coordinator to ensure authorizations and billing accuracy
• Facilitates a BCBA Clinical Mentor Program
• Oversees and ensures adequate BCBA clinical supervision of RBTs
• Remains current regarding research and evidence-based practices
• Completes monthly competency assessments for BCBAs and RBTs
• Performs Behavior Analyst and Behavior Therapist performance reviews in collaboration with the Center Director of Operations
• Monitors practice EMR AND RCM accounts to ensure that data, SOAP notes, documentation, billing, and utilization is accurate and targets are met
• Strictly adheres to Behavior Analyst Certification Board ethical code
• Follows guidelines set forth in the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP): “Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers”
• Assumes duties and responsibilities that may not be listed above in order to maintain clinical excellence and standards of care

Required:

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or other related field
• CURRENT AND ACTIVE Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and licensure if applicable per state
• 3-5 years working as a licensed behavior analyst/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Experience working with children ages 0-16 implementing ABA; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; Educational, Speech, or Allied Health Services experience

Preferred:

• Management experience
• Ability to deliver and accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and community members
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by the code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Commitment to maintain client and family confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws and internal policies and procedures
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, technology, and relevant training in order to perform job responsibilities to the required standard
• Ability to relay clinical protocols in easy to understand manner
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations and respond efficiently

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to physically manage clients in the event of a crisis or emergency
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
• Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements, or maintain a professional telehealth environment
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written communication through a computer, electronic devices, and paper means
• Must have reliable transportation or be public transportation savvy and be willing and able to travel between different job sites