Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

POSITION SUMMARY

THIS POSITION IS FOR OUR GRAND BLANC LOCATION

!!We offer a competitive salary, retention bonus and benefits!!

The BCBA (B C ea... etc). The BCBA is to ensure the effective implementation of all treatment plans and programming for their clients as described by the fundamental responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Adheres to professional and legal requirements, the principles of behavior analysis and demonstrates sound professional judgment at all times
• Maintain BCBA continuing education courses that are necessary by the BACB (32 credits every 2 years)
• Willing to collaborate with other services (PT, OT, Speech) that their clients are provided
• Collaborates with families, caregivers and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care
• Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of client's behaviors
• Develops a treatment plan (including behavior support plan) based on the functions of the behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence-based
• Attends all relevant meetings for clients, including treatment team meetings, IEP / ISP (as allowed / needed)
• Adequately demonstrates their abilities to work effectively as a part of a clinical team
• Attends insurance authorization review calls for their clients
• Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan's efficacy can be assessed and data-based decisions can be made
• Provides direct instruction / ongoing supervision, training and support to clients, staff members and family members
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented treatment plan and modifies the plan as necessary
• Upon receiving information from the Lead Clinical Supervisor, the BCBA will initiate services with new clients in a timely manner
• Manages, prepares and submits all required documentation on time (includes, but is not limited to : assessments, treatment plans / BSPs, insurance updates as required, session notes after every session, at least monthly analysis of the data, updating the treatment plans as needed, participation in calls with insurance companies, etc.)
• Communicates regularly and works closely with the Lead Clinical Supervisor
• Supervises & monitors progress of Registered Behavior Technicians (RB T s) and Behavior Technicians (BTs) (includes practicum students)
• Conducts ABA Technician's Annual Evaluations & Goal Setting
• Responsible for submitting authorizations, requesting adjustments, assessments & treatments to insurance carriers for approval

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

REPORTING STRUCTURE

RELATED TRAINING

Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once employed; including, but not limited to : CPR, CPI / QBS, etc… trainings and other company in-services and trainings as directed by the.

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