Board Certified Behavior Analyst

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     INDIVIDUAL SERVICES 

• Provide individual and group services according to individualized treatment plans and in accordance with professional standards (services, preparing and updating of plans, UR requests)

• Make treatment and social service referrals to appropriate agencies that support individuals’ goals 

• Create, maintain, and submit accurate records and documents in a timely manner

  • Monthly summaries due the 10th of each month

  • Maintain billable caseload each month – (% ) 

• Maintain current knowledge of assessment and treatment techniques, criminal justice systems, and community resources using in-service training, seminars, workshops, and publications 

• Act as point of contact between case managers, service coordinators and programs as applicable 

• May attend choice of provider and informational meetings as applicable

2.       SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT 

• May assist with hiring 

• Manage concerns relating to coverage, productivity, customer service skills, and workload expectations for technicians

• Provide direct and indirect consultation/supervision with technicians per service requirements

• Complete performance evaluations for technicians

             3.            PLANNING AND COORDINATION

• Attend/Facilitate regular clinical team meetings 

• Work closely with the advocacy and residential to coordinate services to individuals 

• Maintain a working relationship with outside agencies 

• Meet with the Clinical Director for supervision

• Assist in promoting CSS Behavioral services with public, community professionals and potential individuals served, as applicable

• Maintain documentation, individual files, and statistics as required by agency policies and funding sources 

• Manage individuals and outcomes tracking in Individuals’ database 

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Problem Solving  - Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem

• Judgment - Makes sound decisions; bases decisions on fact rather than emotion; analyzes problems skillfully; uses logic to reach solutions; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner. Maintains an ethical practice (e.g. awareness of ethical standards and conduct)

• Interpersonal skills - Establishes and maintains rapport, accurately perceives and understands individuals, and maintains role boundaries.  Recognizes diversity, individual difference, and cultural competency in clinical practice

• Organization - Able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way; uses goals to guide actions; creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively

• Cooperation and Teamwork - Works harmoniously with others to get a job done; responds positively to instructions and procedures; able to work well with staff, co-workers, peers and managers; shares critical information with everyone involved in a project; works effectively on projects that cross functional lines; helps to set a tone of cooperation within the work group and across groups; coordinates own work with others; seeks opinions; values working relationships; when appropriate facilitates discussion before decision-making process is complete

• Quality of Work - Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines; does work right the first time; corrects own errors; regularly produces accurate, thorough, professional work 

• Reliability - Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments

• Support of Diversity - Treats all people with respect; values diverse perspectives; participates in diversity training opportunities; provides a supportive work environment for a multicultural staff 

• Physical Abilities - Must be able to lift 50 pounds, also required to bend, twist, stoop and kneel

• The ability to work independently in an office environment, home office or in the community.

• Agency Requirements – pass all required federal, state and agency required background checks; pass pre-employment drug testing and the Missouri Family and Child Safety Registry

  • A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance is required. 

  • Masters Degree in the Human Services field and certification under the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

  • A Missouri state license to practice Behavior Analysis

    • A copy of licensure must be on file in HR and each renewal thereafter 

    • Experience assessing and developing programming for individuals with autism spectrum, social communication and other related developmental disorders.