What are the responsibilities and job description for the QBHP - Grand Rapids, MI position at Akoya Behavioral Health?
Akoya Behavioral Health is a clinician owned and operated in-home ABA program specializing in children with autism. Our focus is on the family and client together and we believe that by incorporating and supporting the family/caregivers together, we can do more. Our clinical team is lead by a BCBA with over 20 years of experience in the ABA field, having served families and children in more than a dozen different states.
Our Guiding Principles
- Strengthening Skills
- Cultivating Communication
- Inspiring Independence
By growing and working together, our team continues to expand how and what we do to help support the families and children we serve. Our focus is on building a team of experts that support many funcitons within Akoya and support the strengths of each team member individually. We work to foster effective and open communication amongst the different team members and departments to ensure that all employees are able to get involved and make a difference regardless of position or level. We also work to improve not only the indendence of the children we work with, but to support the independence and work of all team members.
Check out our website www.akoyabh.com for more information!
Job Title: QBHP Clinical Supervisor
Company: Akoya Behavioral Health
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Type: Part-Time/ Full- Time
Role and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversight of clinical programming for a caseload of clients
- Support, training, and supervision of RBTs assigned
- Completion of initial and ongoing assessments for clients and potential clients
- Data analysis and treatment adjustment for clients on caseload
- Implementation of ongoing caregiver support
Secondary Responsibilities
- Development of training platforms
- Development of clinical staff feedback systems
- Oversight of clinical documentation quality
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Master's degree in applied behavior analysis or related field
- QBHP
- Licensure in the state of Michigan
- Qualified Behavioral Health Professional (QBHP) – Must be certified as a BCBA by September 30, 2025. License/Certification: Must be certified as a BCBA within two years of successfully completing ABA graduate coursework.
- QBHP must meet one of the following state requirements: Must be a physician or licensed practitioner (e.g. Advanced Practice RN, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Physician Assistant, etc.) with specialized training and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children with ASD.
OR
- Hold a minimum of a master's degree in a mental health-related field or a BACB approved degree category from an accredited institution who is trained and has one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of children with ASD. Works within their scope of practice, works under the supervision of the BCBA, and have extensive knowledge and training in behavior analysis. Extensive knowledge is defined as having taken documented course work at the graduate level at an accredited university in at least three of the six following areas:
1. Ethical considerations.
2. Definitions & characteristics and principles, processes & concepts of behavior.
3. Behavioral assessment and selecting interventions outcomes and strategies.
4. Experimental evaluation of interventions.
5. Measurement of behavior and developing and interpreting behavioral data.
6. Behavioral change procedures and systems supports.
Preferred Skills
- Management of employees and RBTs
- Strong interpersonal skills
Additional Notes
Given the nature of business and the current start up stage for Akoya Behavioral Health, this role will likely influence and support other roles across the company in various aspects.
If you are interested in being a part of a growing team of experts, reach out to get more information. We are excited to learn about you, your contributions, and hear your perspectives. Come join the future of high-quality ABA at Akoya Behavioral Health!
Disclaimer:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Akoya Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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