Board Certified Behavior Analyst - PRN
Board Certified Behavior Analyst - PRN
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Conducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within the context of a personcentered system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services. Ensures that a functional assessment of behavior is completed for each individual based on his/her own goals for improvement. Coordinates the work of the support team in developing and utilizing treatment plans that target longterm goals and shortterm objectives based on the functional behavior assessment. Routinely evaluates treatment plan progress for all assigned clients and recommends modifications to promote client success in attainment of replacement behavior skills. Mentors behavior specialists who are not yet certified as behavior analysts as needed. Works under the supervision of a BoardCertified Behavior Analyst. Reports to the Clinical Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Promotes a personcentered approach to treatment:
- Works with families to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care
- Respects the personal goals of individuals served with ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual served and his/her care providers
- Identifies behaviors that block the person from achieving his/her desired goals
- Develops programs that derive from the individuals strengths
- Provides family training
- Uses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical intervention
Assesses the function of behavior:
- Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual served in a timely manner
- Conducts assessment measures in a variety of settings to include home and community
- Familiarizes oneself with and utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior:
- VBMAPP
- ABLLSR
- ADOSII
- May conduct a functional analysis of behavior
- Uses appropriate data methods when assessing behavior through direct observation (ABC time sampling event recording)
- Utilizes direct assessment measurement tools current in the field of ABA:
- Determines the contextual influences on behavior:
- physical environment
- staff relationships
- physical conditions
- Identifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the behavior(s) targeted
- Make treatment recommendations according to assessment results and write a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization
Evaluates and documents client progress and program effectiveness:
- Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as it is recommended within the treatment plan
- Makes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as needed
- Documents summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthly
- Creates and updates treatment and discharge plans on a routine basis
- Schedules and heads monthly treatment plan review meetings with all treatment team members
- Prepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports according to billing requirements
- On an individual client basis provide initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently:
- Treatment plan procedures
- ABA treatment session expectations
- Data collection and graphing techniques
- Family and related service provider training
Supports staff development:
- Mentors behavior therapists who do not yet have certification and may provide consultation to them on cases that they manage
- Teaches positive behavior support strategies that can be universally applied
- Provides insight on how we each influence the people around us with our own behaviors
- Teach/train staff on the principles of behavior
- Teaches appropriate and efficient methods of data collection
- Teaches alternative strategies to avoid the use of physical interventions
- Teach/train staff on the need for environmental modifications
- Teach/train staff on prevention techniques
- Teach/train staff on antecedents and consequences strategies
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served
- Attends meetings as required
- Participates in work groups as assigned
- Completes other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a Masters degree in a human services field
- Hold current board certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Requires a valid drivers license.
COMPENSATION
Starting at $37.71 up to $50.21; commensurate with experience and qualifications
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Medical dental and vision
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) including an employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Education Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Shortterm disability (STD)
- Longterm disability (LTD)
- As Grafton is a 501(c)3 nonprofit you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobaccofree workplace.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
