BCaBA - Community Living

Description

Find Meaning, Opportunity, and Growth Here: A career at Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) can open the door to a new chapter in your life — filled with meaning, opportunities, and growth. From our flexible scheduling options to our mission and values-based team culture, we offer positions with purpose.

Why Choose BHA?

· Employee-centric culture that prioritizes the well-being and development of its employees

· Comprehensive training and support

· Focus on collaboration and teamwork

· Commitment to growth and opportunities for advancement

· Competitive salary and benefits, including 2P Incentive Plan

· Meaningful service and advocacy work with regional leader in behavioral health

POSITION SUMMARY: The BCaBA/LaBA is responsible for providing behavioral analytic services to individuals receiving residential services to achieve significant change in client’s areas of needs and behaviors. The BCaBA/LaBA will develop, plan, and implement strategies for behavior reduction and skill acquisition with the oversight of a BCBA/LBA. Formulate and implement ABA treatment based on a sound integration of theory and practice; engage in special projects, research, and consultation; and teach in an interdisciplinary setting. Responsible for the oversight of services provided to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of quality that have been established by the organization and relevant regulatory bodies. The BCaBA/LaBA may provide Clinical Supervision, RBT Supervision to RBTs.

JOB TYPE

Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Remote, In-Person, Hybrid options available)

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

· Medical/Dental/Vision

· Participate in The 2P Plan - new bonus program that grows with you!

· OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)

· Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

· Short/Long Term Disability

· 401K matching

· Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

· Referral bonus and more!

ASK ABOUT OUR 2P PLAN

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Requirements

FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND COMPETENCIES/CORE COMPETENCIES

Integrity and Professionalism: Operates with professionalism and integrity in all aspects of role, including interactions with coworkers, clients, and external contacts. Communicates in an open, honest, respectful, and consistent way. Demonstrates humility, sharing recognition and fault equally. Treats all employees as equal contributors.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Works cooperatively to achieve common goals by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, sharing knowledge, and building consensus. Shows willingness to understand, respect, and support alternative perspectives, opinions, and ideas. Willing contributes to other teams a Subject Matter Experts, shares knowledge with others. Recognizes contributions of others and gives credit when credit is due.

Client/Customer Focus: Establishes and nurtures strong, sustainable, and collaborative relationships with clients; both internal and external. Actively seeks to understand and exceed internal/external client’s needs. Seeks and uses input and feedback to strengthen internal/external customer relationships and to improve outcomes. Engages the internal/external customer as a partner in delivering service.

Innovation and Initiative: Voluntarily looks for better ways to get things done and/or generate new ideas; acts on own without waiting for direction. Shows interest in learning new skills and performing new tasks. Sees beyond the “tried and true” and avoids staying in comfort zone. Identifies ways to incorporate new practices into existing framework.

Adaptability: Responds positively to changing circumstances by altering behavior to better fit different situations. Willing to make appropriate changes in work methods/processes. Overcomes obstacles to achieve results. Adjusts timelines, results, and expectations appropriate to changing needs.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions. Respects confidentiality – appropriately handles confidential information. Meets or exceeds agreed upon expectations; follows through on commitments. Accepts responsibility for positive and negative outcomes of work.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/Key Accountabilities (Other duties and projects will be assigned, as necessary)

Coordinate regularly with the Lead BCBA/LBA and Lead Clinician to ensure consistency in residential procedures, programming, and teaching principles.

Design, implement, and manage evidence-based ABA services (intervention, assessment, staff training, etc.) maintaining 90% efficiency.

May serve as an RBT, BCaBA/LaBA, or Behavior Specialist supervisor as outlined by the BACB and BHA policies.

Ensure all staff have the tools, resources, and information necessary for performing their respective duties.

Collaborate with all necessary internal team members (i.e., Vice President of Residential Services, Executive Director, Lead BCBA, Lead Clinician, Behavior Specialist, Provisional Behavior Analyst, RBT).

Implement day-to-day programming as applicable to each client’s treatment plan.

Develop behavioral support plans and programs based on assessment and baseline data.

Implement the client’s approved behavior plan and programs.

Train direct care staff (DSPs) on the implementation of BSPs, programs, and behavioral-based interventions.

Comply with all company policies regarding data collection and the review, saving, and modification of plans.

Comply with all company policies regarding client documentation and programming.

Prepare and create materials for programming as needed.

Communicate with the Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager, BCBA, and RBT as appropriate regarding clinical observations, individual specific concerns, and programming needs as appropriate.

Ensure a clean, safe, attractive, and functional learning environment.

Attend training and meetings as required by BHA.

Maintain proficient understanding and working knowledge of ABA.

Meet outlined requirements as outlined by the BACB, licensing board, and BHA policies to maintain current certification and licensure.

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct behavior services.

Collaborate in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures to ensure the best standards are maintained.

Participate in the company’s Ethical Committee as available.

Participate in the company’s collaboration meetings as available.

Provide training and direction to the employees on ABA and how to take a behavior-analytic approach.

Provide therapeutic sessions with clients utilizing evidence-based practices.

Record billable services on the company's platform, following all regulatory and company policies.

Conduct crisis evaluation and triage to assist in abating crises.

Participate in an on-call rotation to assist with behavioral crisis events.

Request authorization, conduct assessments, write treatment plans, and complete proper billing requirement documentation as outlined in BHA policies.

Work in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare personnel in patient evaluation and treatment, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient’s health problems.

Serve as client advocate and liaison with physicians, families, and community to ensure continuity of care.

Document history, assessments, and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

The assigned caseload will be 80% direct and 20% indirect.

Other Duties:

· Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational initiatives, as assigned.

· Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to company policy.

· Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for completing time reports on or before the defined due date.

· Communicate if there has been a modification to their certification or licensure status that would impact their qualifications as a BCBA/LBA.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

· Required company training

· Training deemed necessary by the supervisor

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis from a recognized program

· BACB certification

· MO State License through the MO Behavior Analyst Advisory Board

· Proof of completion of the 8-hour supervision course

· 2 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral issues preferred

· At least 6 months of experience working with individuals in an educational and/or residential setting

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work

· Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent/sound judgment

· A valid CDL with P endorsement or Class E driver's license with S endorsement is not required to apply but must be obtained before the start date

You can be a great candidate even if you do not have every skill and experience listed above. You may have important skills we haven’t yet considered. If so, we encourage you to submit your resume and a cover letter that shares what you’d like to bring to our team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

General note: When moving residents or other heavy items, please make sure to ask for assistance if the task you are trying to complete requires more than one person. For a full definition of any terms used below, please consult with your HR team.

Seldom (1–5%): Balancing, crawling, pinching.

Occasionally (6-33%): Pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion. Medium to heavy work: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Frequently (34-66%): Sedentary to light work: Exerting 10-20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Continuously (67-100%): Walking, sitting, typing, talking, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Hearing and visual acuity are required for the position (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus). If required by position “driver status,” the employee must maintain visual acuity adequate to operate a motor vehicle.

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Seldom (1 –5%): Hardware tools and automobile (driver status only).

Occasionally (6-33%): Cooking tools, copier, shower, fax, calculator, cleaning tools.

Frequently (67-100%): Computer, writing instrument and telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is performed primarily indoors at the administrative office.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock (cooking, cleaning, assistance in activities of daily living, etc.). The employee is also occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be high during a resident’s crisis.

TRAVEL: Travel for this position occurs between locations, outside training, conferences, etc., as required.

ACCESS TO PHI/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: This role will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and confidential information, consisting of but not limited to financial information, employee relations information, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations, or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT: (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact BHA’s reputation.