Licensed Behavior Consultant - Center-Based ABA
Licensed Behavior Consultant - Center-Based ABA
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NEW HIRE BONUS: $2500 following successful completion of 3 months of employment
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SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)
PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)
LOCATION: 2801 Grant Avenue Philadelphia PA 19114
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
CORE is a centerbased program for children ages 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication social interaction selfregulation and behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Center for Autism seeks a behavior consultant to provide centerbased ABA services. The behavior consultant will serve as a Team Lead in CFAs CORE program and will provide direct therapy to children enrolled in the program. This position reports to the CORE Clinical Director (BCBA).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure the delivery of highintegrity clinical services with fidelity to the CFAdetermined clinical model to clients within the assigned treatment setting.
- Provide direct coaching and supervision to Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) and other support staff within the treatment room. Complete timely documentation of supervision according to CFA procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of treatment interventions and modify as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Plan organize and maintain the physical environment of the program room. Help maintain shared program spaces along with other team members.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the treatment plan.
- Be responsible for timely documentation of accurate daily data collection materials.
- Audit progress notes daily for billing purposes.
- Ensure mentoring modeling and accountability for new employees and team members without supervisor responsibility.
- Facilitate and write weekly room activity schedules including special activities and distribute them to the team for review.
- Submit orders for and maintain equipment for the program room.
- Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of clinical assessments.
- Coordinate with the team and the CORE Assistant Director to plan for coverage issues.
- Ensure daily data is collected accurately via the rating form including comments.
- Cover for billing in the absence of other staff.
- Clearly communicate information to the team supervisors and families.
- Complete weekly reports regarding events in the program room and with the children.
- Participate in the interview and onboarding process of new employees as directed.
- Participate in team meetings.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisors.
SKILLS:
- Ability to effectively engage with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to effectively communicate with adults and children using verbal nonverbal and written communication
- Ability to effectively utilize an electronic health record (EHR)
- Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds engage in clinical interventions on the floor and ambulate at a rate that exceeds the client population
- Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing position to a kneeling position and back
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to schedules
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
Must hold at least one of the following licenses in Pennsylvania:
- Psychologist
- Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Social Worker (LSW)
- Behavior Specialist (LBS)
- Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
- Other professional licensure with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services
Must meet at least one of the following:
- Have 1 years of fulltime experience in providing ABA services and have completed 12 credits in ABA at an accredited college or university
- Have 1 years of fulltime experience in providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA or other graduatelevel certified ABA professional and have completed 40 hours of approved training related to ABA
- Have a BCaBA certification or other undergraduatelevel certification in behavior analysis (accredited by NCCA or ANSI)
Preferred
- 1 years of fulltime postmasters experience in the direct care of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) under 21 years of age
- 1 years of supervisory experience
SALARY GRADE: 19
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and EVerify Employer.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
