Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Behavior Analyst

Job Title : Behavior Analyst (Board Certified Behavior Analyst)

Department / Function : ABA Individual Services

Reports to : Clinical Director / Operations Director

FLSA Classification : Full-time / Exempt

Location : Office, Home, School, Community

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours will fluctuate based on workload and client schedule.

The BA reports directly to the Clinical Director of ABA Services. The BHT-ABA / RBTs are assigned to the BA caseload and will directly report to the BA of ABA services.

Summary / Objective

BA is responsible for monitoring the comprehensive / focused behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in communication skills, social skills, adaptive living skills, toleration skills, self-regulation skills, behavior reduction, and fine motor / gross motor. The BA is ultimately responsible for supervision of ABA services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication. The BA maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical Director of ABA Services.

Essential Job Duties :

• Provide supervision to behavior technicians BC-ABAs, BCaBAs, BHT-ABAs. Supervision includes observing, modeling, coaching, taking data, providing feedback and making recommendations in accordance with the BACB guidelines
• Work collaboratively with building staff to promote positive client behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support.
• Conduct competencies on each behavior technician within the first 30 days of working with the client and monthly thereafter.
• Conduct regular parent training sessions with parents / caregivers / guardians on specific goals and taking appropriate data
• Engage parents in the process of participating in creating behavior programs for clients in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.
• Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals, and parents / guardians.
• Attend IEP, eligibility, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.
• Conduct assessments and reassessments including skills assessments and FBA in accordance with insurance policies and regulations
• Conducts functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.
• Develops treatment plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals.
• Conduct treatment planning sessions to monitor progress, analyze data, research evidence-based procedures and other appropriate activities
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians, other professionals at least one time per authorization
• Uphold the company mission and core values at all times
• Provide treatment that is in accordance with BACB’s guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines set forth by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Maintain a professional relationship with clients and providers
• Attend and participate in meetings and professional development activities specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Complete session notes in accordance with insurance guidelines
• Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
• Manage own schedule and caseload
• Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues
• Communication regularly with Clinical Director regarding client’s progress, provider progress, and pertinent issues
• Perform other duties as requested.

Effective behavior-analytic supervision includes :

Supervision Summary Sheets completed

Align with Assessment data

Graphs up to date

Targets / goals updated within a week of mastery

ABC Data for all problem behavior identified for reduction

Goals added and removed as data and ongoing assessment indicates

Dimension being tracked is significant

Data is a reliable measure

Goals for Parent / guardian (s) identified and quantified

Written feedback notes

At minimum the frequency required by case insurance

Review current status of programs

Completes Employee Integrity Checklists

Assesses employee skills and uses BST to train employees

Focus is on objective observations, identification of problem, positive actions to take to resolve issues

Follows complaint policies when necessary

Observation, behavioral skills training, and delivery of performance feedback

Modeling technical, professional, and ethical behavior

Guiding behavioral case conceptualization, problem-solving, and decision-making repertoires

Review of written materials (e.g., behavior programs, datasheets, reports)

Minimum Qualifications :

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

Additional functions :

Technical :

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is directly responsible for leading management and Supervisors and indirectly responsible for all employees within the company.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Barriers : Incumbents may be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior.

Travel

This position requires up to 50% travel.

Upon completion of the 90-day introductory period, benefits may include :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement

Heart & Soul ABA PLLC does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the Heart & Soul ABA PLLC team, no provider or employee shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause a termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal discriminatory factors.