Part Time LBS / Behavior Consultant of ABA

Behavior Consultants of ABA are ABA Case Supervisors within the company; they are responsible for conducting behavioral assessments and program implementation; organizing and maintaining data collection and statistical analysis systems for programs; directing clinical activities and staff/parent training. This position involves seeing children ages 2-18 with autism or related disorders in Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Juniata counties of PA, primarily in the home and school settings.

This is a supervisory position for a licensed, masters or doctorate level clinician with prior experience in Applied Behavior Analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality as outlined by HIPAA protocols.
• Collect and record data based on client observable behavior.
• Develop and write FBA’s and individual treatment plans. Update treatment plans every 6 months or when the child has met their goals, changed location of services, or undergoes a significant life event.
• Write progress notes, supervision notes, assist direct therapists in documentation needs.
• Actively guide and train in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Develop behavior protocols and skill training protocols for clients. Disseminate this information to the treatment team.
• Meet billable requirements as assigned by the Clinical Director.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when working with clients.
• Implement integrity checks and target supervision in the areas in which the staff needs support. Provide in-person supervision to the behavior technicians on your clients’ caseload at least 3 hours per month when available.
• Conduct VB-MAPP assessments, ABLLS, ABAS-3, and any other assessments that may be appropriate to the initial development and maintenance of a behavior program.
• Review graphs and make intervention changes when appropriate, at a minimum every 2 weeks.
• Follow direction from the Clinical Director and meet at least 2 hours per month for supervision.
• Report to any suspected abuse within 24 hours of the report or incident.
• Complete quarterly progress reports on client goals for school clients as needed.
• Maintain certification of Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist License.
• Maintain CAQH and credentialing with insurance companies or provide necessary information to Hummingbird ABA Therapy’s Billing team to maintain CAQH credentialing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; handle or feel; see, talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly working in a nontraditional setting that may include environments made up of multiple family dynamics.
• Behavior consultants may complete indirect/remote hours from their home or a private space, with HIPAA regulations being followed.
• This position involves seeing clients in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, daycares, and community locations.
• This position requires travel up to 15% of the time with clients within designated area for work. Behavior Consultants are required to have their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage and paid for travel time between clients. Travel is within Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Juniata counties with occasional training days in State College, PA.

BENEFITS:

Hummingbird ABA Therapy offers an attractive benefits package to all full time employees after 3 months of employment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (55% employer paid), life insurance (100% employer paid), voluntary short term and long term disability insurance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Over 15 paid days off/year, including 9 paid holidays and accrued PTO each week
• Clinical Supervision from experienced BCBAs and IBAs for those pursuing further ABA certification
• Minimum of 16 hours of paid training per year (BCBAs/IBAs receive at least 6 CEUs per year during company trainings)
• Tuition discounts with any of our academic partners in ABA programs
• Reimbursement for any trainings/tuition costs related to position
• Discounts on phone plans and gym memberships
• Company provided technology and materials necessary for your position

Applicants must meet both of the following requirements:

• Master’s Degree in ABA or related field
• Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner. PA Behavior Specialist License (BSL) is preferred and will be required within 3 months of hiring.

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• Certification as a BCaBA pr BCBA by the BACB.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA.
• A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA and a minimum of 40 hours or training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the BACB.