BCBA - Behavioral Health

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare family, Sanger Place MHRC (Mental Health Rehabilitation Center) is a 15-bed sub-acute, secure, psychiatric care facility for adults ages 18-59 with serious mental illness and developmental disability.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; DAYS vary as needed; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $66,706.12 - $82,338.36. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What's In It For You

Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs
Coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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POSITION SUMMARY
The BCBA provides the program with applied behavior analysis as needed under the direction of the Administrator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrate the company mission, purpose, values and beliefs in everyday language and contact with the internal and external stakeholders
Developing person-centered plans to achieve an optimal balance between an individual's personal preferences, health, well-being, safety and social rules/laws
Providing intensive wrap-around services to individuals during and after their transition into the community
Providing clinical services / treatment to individuals in the community
Documentation and review of Individualized Behavior Support Plans as appropriate
Collaborating with interdisciplinary team members
Supports Implementation of all Program policies and procedures
Supports all strategic planning activities of the Program with the primary goal of ensuring ongoing effectiveness of the Program
Develops and maintains a productive work relationship with State and local agency representatives. Actively participates in meeting customer needs and adapting to changing customer and community needs at all times
Helps ensure that the Program is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and keeps informed about changes in regulations
Ensures compliance with Telecare's policies and procedures
Helps establishes the vision for the facility
Demonstrates an understanding of Telecare's stakeholders, including persons served, families, and customers in all interactions and conduct
Assists in the establishment of the culture of the Program and creates initiatives that reinforce the culture
Assists in reviewing other licensed staff as required by staffing needs
Must assist with restraint of clients in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted and/or changed at the discretion of management

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Board Certified in Behavior Analysis (BCBA)
2 Years post-graduate experience in applied Behavior Analysis
Knowledgeable of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies and curriculum found to benefit adults ages 18 and above with Developmental Disabilities
Experience developing behavior intervention/crisis plans and providing training for appropriate populations.
Experience working with regional centers and a multi-disciplinary team in the treatment of adults with developmental disabilities
A successful track record working with, and sensitivity to, multi-cultural populations is highly desirable
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, CPI and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual or local requirements may apply

SKILLS
Good communication, team building and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with psychiatric conditions and recovery principles
Good customer relations skills
Skilled at identifying and removing barriers to change

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

The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist, squat, kneel, crawl, climb and lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend and do simple and firm grasping of up to 50 pounds. The position requires manual deviation, repetition and dexterity and to occasionally drive.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

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