Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

Job Description

The UW Autism Center (UWAC) currently has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The UW Autism Center (UWAC) is devoted to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services innovative scientific research and high-quality training. UWAC is part of the Center on Human Development and Disability at the University of Washington and incorporates faculty and staff from the UW School of Medicine College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education.

This individual will work among a team of professionals including licensed psychologists speech-language pathologists behavior analysts behavior technicians medical professionals faculty graduate students and pre- and post-doctoral fellows. The two main functions of this position include participating in our Training and School Services team and participating on our ABA Team.

On our Training and School Services team this position includes providing professional development and training and consultation to the community including parents/family members educators and other providers. On our ABA team this position includes designing implementing and modifying direct intervention and instructional programs for children adolescents and adults with autism using evidence-based interventions.

The position will support the Autism Center-wide policies and procedures and workload standards. The position requires specialized training and expertise related to autism and the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations. Opportunities to develop new programs are available and encouraged. This position will report directly to the Director of Training and School Services and the Director of ABA Services for the UW Autism Center.

This position will include providing clinical services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Key Responsibilities

On the ABA team (50%):

• Provide individual skills training for children adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders

• Supervise behavior technicians who work with clients in their homes or a clinic setting

• Provide consultation to community providers who work with patients in order to develop continuity in care for the patient and their family.

• Meet minimum of 60% billable expectation

• Complete initial client/patient evaluations treatment plans progress reports referral letters and other administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.

• Complete paperwork within required time frame

• Meet assigned deadlines

• Perform related duties as required including but not limited to:

• Participate in community activities and events

• Collaborate with other clinical team members in assessment and intervention and consult with other members of clinical team regarding diagnosis and intervention strategies as needed.

• Keep appropriate records of services provided and coordinate with the billing office and direct supervisor regarding services to meet billable expectations.

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate practicum students and volunteers and evaluate their performance.

• Attend weekly staff meetings other meetings as necessary

On the Training and School Services team (50%):

• Provide professional development and training to participants interacting with individuals with ASD including parents/family members educators and other providers. Training may consist of developing workshop material(s) presenting workshops and traveling to and from workshops. Training may be provided in a variety of styles including symposia small group or in-classroom hands-on training.

• Provide classroom or student consultation to individuals with ASD in the school setting. Consultation may include but is not limited to review of records interview functional analysis direct observation designing intervention direct intervention coaching school staff and report writing.

• Complete and participate in multi-disciplinary education evaluations as requested.

• Generate workshops and materials based on evidenced-based best practice strategies for a variety of audiences including parents and family members special educators general educators school administration BCBAs SLPs OT/PT Psychologists etc.

• Meet minimum of 60% billable expectation

• Complete student evaluations reports progress reports and other administrative responsibilities in a timely manner.

• Meet assigned deadlines

• As a UW employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position please visit our benefits website.

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise practicum students including graduate students. Supervise behavior technicians (BTs).

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis education or related field

• Behavior Analyst License Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA)

• Two to three years of relevant experience

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Additional Qualifications

• LBA license from Washington State DOH and BCBA certification

• Two or more years of experience in working with children with autism spectrum disorder

• Experience teaching and designing programs for students with autism spectrum disorders including collaboration with general education teachers school administrators related services personnel and outside community providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• Experience assessing behavior and synthesizing results in a written report;

• An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building;

• Ability to exercise independent judgment negotiate multi-layered regulatory systems manage competing priorities strong organization skills

• Please note that this position requires frequent travel to client homes schools and training sites; the ability and flexibility to reliably travel to alternate work locations is critical.

• Access to vehicle for commuting to and from place of work to other sites

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

Pay Range Maximum:

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

Temporary or Regular

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

Union/Bargaining Unit:

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.