BCBA Apprentice - Dayton and Surrounding Areas

Job Description

Job Description

BCBA Apprentice

Are you looking for a company that finally puts its money where its mouth is? Are you looking for a work / life balance? Do you yearn for a company where you can do your job without the red tape?

Then, April ABA is the place for you.

April ABA is not your typical start-up. We are a clinician-operated, clinician-owned, female, and veteran-run organization whose mission is to support clinical systems so clinicians can focus on what's important : providing strong clinical care to individuals with autism.

We are looking for a well-rounded BCBA Apprentice eager to learn from clinical industry leaders and who desires to be a part of a growing organization.

This candidate should share in our clinical values of progressive views in providing behavior analytic services, can work collaboratively with other clinicians and non-clinicians, and share in our primary value of protecting ABA services for our field and the betterment of our clients.

What you can expect :

• Support of your work / life cycle. We have developed systems to support clinicians in navigating any personal or professional needs during their employment
• Our Directors and non-clinical employees focus on systems analysis, performance management, and behaviorally-based safety so clinicians can efficiently incorporate those systems into treatment.
• Strong emphasis for clinicians to build business acumen. Our data is shared transparently so that our staff have the knowledge to be comfortable with the business component of the organization.
• Tiered bonus structure that guarantees clinicians have multiple opportunities to access reinforcement
• Bonus structure involves operational (billable hours) AND clinical (treatment integrity scores, client progress, RBT performance, etc).
• Staff are held accountable for the variables that are truly in their control
• PTO means PTO. Billable hours are prorated during PTO and holidays.
• Transparency with caseload decisions
• Our unique caseload structure assigns cases based on a combination of diagnostic, environmental, and family variables.
• Caseloads are adjusted up when clients make progress according to our system and are adjusted down if these variables increase.

The decision to adjust caseloads is a collaborative decision between clinician and supervisor.

• Clinicians will always be able to prepare for changes in their caseload based upon our system, never exceeding 25 hours per week.
• Strong clinical support and program
• Our Apprentices conduct clinical rotations in OBM, severe challenging behavior, early learners, training / supervision / leadership, and verbal behavior
• Extensive unrestricted opportunities, including training, special interest groups, and professional development courses

Pre-Requisite Skills :

• Ability to effectively and respectively communicate clinical and ethical topics, engaging in professional humility
• Promote a positive, psychologically safe environment
• Self advocacy-being proactive about when you need support
• Foundational clinical skills and ability to identify boundaries of competence
• Emerging or foundational operational skills

Job Requirements :

• Enrollment in a Master's level ABA program
• Maintenance of all BACB-required documentation
• Meet all internal organizational requirements
• Participation in all group and individual supervision meetings
• Conduct restricted hours with clients
• Meet billable hour requirements
• Adhere to the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
• Implement clinical best practice standards set forth by the organization and other leading organizations (e.g., CASP, BHCOE)
• Build rapport with caregivers
• Participate in supervision meetings with Directors and supervisors

Benefits :

• Competitive salaries based on experience
• Health Insurance : Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Company sponsored 401(k)
• Generous paid time off and holidays, PTO is actual PTO
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Part-time employees may not be eligible for full benefits.

Hours :

40 hours per week (performance-based combination of restricted / unrestricted hours meeting 40 / 60%)

April ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, national origin, ethnicity, military / veteran status, or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotions, terminations, layoffs, transfers, and leaves of absence.