BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description:

Sunnyhill, Inc is hiring immediately for a BCBA or BCABA.

Sign-On Bonus Available

POSITION SUMMARY

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for developing plans to reduce problem behaviors and teach appropriate replacement behaviors for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. The BCBA will conduct functional behavior assessments, skills assessment and develop behavior and treatment plans in collaboration with parents, caregivers, educators, and other team members. The behavior analyst is also responsible for developing skills acquisition programming, training parents, behavioral personal care attendant and other caregivers on all behavior change protocols, analyzing data and adjusting plans as needed, based on data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not intended to be limiting. Sunnyhill, Inc. reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements. The essential duties reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Conduct functional assessment and/or functional analysis of target behaviors, including indirect assessments, direct observations, and experimental analyses.
Develop behavior intervention plans and general behavioral guidelines, in collaboration with parents, caregivers, educators and other team members, to decrease challenging behaviors and increase replacement behaviors
Conduct competency-based training on behavior plans, skill acquisition programming and all other behavior change procedures for behavioral personal care attendant, parents, and any other team members with whom clients are in regular contact
Ensure correct implementation of behavior support plans, skill acquisition programs, and other behavior change procedures through the effective use of data and graphing, direct observations, team consultation, and records review
Recommend and develop program modifications to the team as necessary
Analyze all behavior and skill acquisition data
Complete progress notes for every session in accordance with DMH and insurance guidelines
Complete a monthly report that describes trends, changes in behaviors, or any other significant events that may have impact the behaviors of the client, recommendations of the BCBA and any trainings or relevant programming actions that occurred during the month
Conduct skills assessments to determine programming needs and treatment recommendations
Write recommendation letters to service coordinators for on-going services
Ensure compliance with statewide policies and procedures through presentation of behavior plans to behavior development committees and human rights committees as applicable
Collect and present data to, as well as, consult with the psychiatrist regarding behavioral progress, to allow informed decisions to be made regarding the effectiveness and necessity of psychotropic medication
Attend client centered meetings (IEPs, ISPs, FSTs) as appropriate
Consult and coordinate services with other education and health care professionals on an as needed basis
Attend all required company meetings and trainings
Maintain certification and licensure
Participate on continuing education as required for certification maintenance
Follow all company policies and procedures
Collect data on the client's behaviors, program targets, and teaching procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of the services, individual needs, and goals for clients
Provide direct supervision to BcaBA, RBT, and BPA staff.
Observe and record client's behavior.
Communicate regularly with BCaBA, RBT, BPA, administration, parents, caregivers and other team members.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to ensure client safety and confidentiality.
Follows ethical and professional guidelines as prescribed by supervisors, Missouri Behavior Analyst Advisory Board and BACB Guidelines for Responsible Conduct.
Provides face-to-face time each week with each participant based on caseload outlined by ISLA/BT administrators.
A work week is defined as 40 hours a week (not a pay period). A 40 hour work week consists of the required billable time (face-to-face) and non-billable time (administration time).
Completing progress notes per funding source guidelines.
BCBA will inform Chief Behavior Analyst, Director of ISLA Services, & COO of weekly billable and non-billable hours as assigned by ISLA/BT administrators.
Responds to all communication by ISLA/BT management in a timely manner.
Ensures that provided Sunnyhill email account is periodically checked throughout the business day.
Represents Sunnyhill in a professional manner at all times.
Acts as liaison for all participants' residential habilitation issues with outside agencies as needed.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year experience providing services to individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities.
National Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the state of Missouri
For BCBA candidates: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education or a related field. Strong consideration is given to candidates with degrees from ABA accredited programs

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

The board-certified behavior analyst should have experience with implementing functional behavior assessments with children, adolescents and/or adults with autism, recognizing and discussing signs of autism and criteria for autism spectrum disorder, and participating in clinical teams with other autism professionals.
The board certified behavior analyst should have a strong clinical background in administering verbal behavior assessments, conducting language, play, and skill-based assessments, and in designing, implementing, and/or training others using individualized language, play and skill-based curricula.
The board certified behavior analyst will have supervisory experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across educational and community settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising in-home 1:1 programs for young children with autism.
Experience with collecting, graphing, analyzing, displaying and discussing data based progress is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to stand, walk, and sit four (4) hours at a time.
Repetitive bending and reaching up to two (2) hours a day.
Able to lift 25 pounds from floor to waist.