Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Adhere to and support all policies and procedures, providing necessary training for Registered Behavior Technician and communicating these expectations to parents, service providers, and funders as necessary.
• Follow all clinical policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate openly with the Program Manager regarding a) availability and limits to experience and knowledge set regarding client needs, b) concerns affecting delivery of services, and c) other issues requiring attention.
• Collaborate with families and other service providers to enhance and integrate intervention (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs, schools, other medical / therapy professionals), communicating verbally and in writing and attending meetings as needed.
• Complete assessments and develop reports within designated timelines, following clinical policies and using the behavior plan template as designed.
• BCBA will guide BCaBAs as to the responsibilities performed with each client.
• Attend all scheduled meetings held at Center whether scheduled in person or online. If unable to attend, initiate communication with the National Clinical Director to get information and resources provided.
• Provide oversight for Registered Behavior Technician on a 1 : 1 basis working directly with clients - in accordance with the BACB, funding, and Center guidelines, to include documentation requirements.
• Maintain documentation of services in accordance with the funders requirements utilizing the appropriate reporting formats and submitting within the timelines required.

Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards, applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws / regulations.

Education : Masters Level : Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Providers of behavior analysis must have licensure or certification on active status at the time services are provided.

Other Requirements : Behavior analysts must possess additional skills to be successful in their role. These include strong verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving, and competency in using a computer to access information and navigate the on-line system. They must be in good physical condition. They must also have the social skills to work collaboratively with families and service providers and provide effective training.