Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
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Employment Type: Part-time
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Overview:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Individualized Treatment Planning
- Initial Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments using tools such as the VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program).
- Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP): Develop customized plans for each child based on assessment results, addressing specific needs, goals, and strengths. Review and update these plans quarterly.
- Behavioral Interventions
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): Implement evidence-based interventions such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS): Utilize proactive strategies to promote desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors, incorporating Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
- Skill Acquisition Programs
- Communication Skills: Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication using techniques like the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices through a verbal behavior model.
- Social Skills Training: Facilitate structured playgroups, peer modeling, and social stories to foster interaction and social understanding.
- Adaptive Skills: Provide training in activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, feeding, and toileting, to promote independence.
- Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
- Real-Time Data Collection: Continuously collect data on target behaviors and skills using digital tools and software for efficient tracking.
- Regular Progress Reviews: Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss progress, update ITPs, and adjust interventions as needed.
- Completion of Daily Clinical Notes: Maintain thorough documentation and complete daily clinical notes to ensure accurate records and facilitate billing for services.
- Family Involvement and Training
- Parent Training Programs: Conduct workshops and one-on-one training sessions to empower parents with ABA techniques and strategies.
- Home-Based Support: Extend clinic programs into the home environment through regular consultation and support.
- Collaborative Approach
- Interdisciplinary Team: Coordinate with BCBAs, Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers.
- Integrated Services: Ensure seamless collaboration with early intervention programs to maintain consistency across settings.
- Supervision and Training
- BHT Supervision: Provide supervision and training to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs), ensuring they effectively implement ITPs and utilize ABA techniques.
- Service Provision
- Service Delivery: Provide the specified amount of services as detailed in each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA).
- Experience in conducting assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for young children with developmental and behavioral challenges.
- Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques, including DTT, NET, and PRT.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a school or clinical setting with early intervention programs.
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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