What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Clinical Director / BCBA - Andover position at Needs Center?
Assistant Clinical Director - BCBA
700 - Andover, MassachusettsThe NEEDS Center has an opening for an Assistant Clinical Director/BCBA who will ensure the quality of the residential, and center-based programs by directing the clinical services and programs for Adults with developmental disabilities with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a full-time opportunity in the Merrimack valley and North Shore of Massachusetts!
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans for assigned caseload
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and write progress reports
- Provide instruction, support, and feedback to Direct Support staff with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors
- Conduct Functional Assessments and Functional Analysis for all challenging behaviors
- Review program effectiveness, make recommendations, monitor data collection, and chart progress
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Master's Degree in a related field
- A current BCBA Certification/License required
- A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a setting that utilizes programming based on the principles of applied behavior analysis
- Experience with the following: completing functional behavior assessments, authoring behavior support plans, creating program materials, providing training and supervising direct services to individuals
- Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder required
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Macintosh and PC literacy required as well as experience with program related software including, Excel, Word, etc.
Benefits Include:
- Health insurance (BC/BS)
- Dental insurance, Vision insurance, and FSA
- 403B Retirement Plan with generous employer match
- Generous PTO and your birthday off.
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company iPhone, iPad, and laptop all provided
- Professional liability insurance
- Financial support on professional license and certification renewal
- Free access to our on-demand training library with opportunity to earn CEUs
- Clinically supportive environment with regular opportunities to meet and collaborate with NEEDS Center BCBAs and supervisors
The NEEDS Center specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Centers philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.
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