Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Supervisor: Clinical Director

Overview:

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for conducting comprehensive skills assessments and functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and overseeing the implementation of these plans by Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and Behavior Technicians (BTs). This role involves providing direct and indirect supervision, conducting parent training, analyzing data, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services to achieve meaningful and lasting positive outcomes for our clients and families.

Position Details:

• Position Type: Full-time
• Location: Clinic
• Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:30-4:30)
  • The BCBA will be expected to be onsite during designated business hours and additional time as needed to ensure the business goals and objectives are being met.
• Compensation & Employment Structure:
  • Salary-based position.
  • BCBA staff are not required to use PTO for short-term absence during the workweek provided weekly billable hour requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Master’s Degree or higher
• Certification Requirement:
  • Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing (required)
  • For the safety of our clients and staff, staff members at the Latitude Therapy must be CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant) Certified. They must be First Aid Certified and must have FCSR background check clearance. Other trainings and certifications are required for BACB certified staff (e.g., 8-hour Supervisor Training for BCBAs and will be outlined in the employee handbook. The employee handbook supersedes this job description concerning trainings and necessary certifications.
• License Requirement: Missouri Behavior Analyst License (required)
• Experience:
  • Must have experience in the field of behavior analysis
  • Must have experience writing behavior analytic programs and analyzing and graphing data
  • Must have experience supervising RBTs
  • Must have experience in providing parent training

Benefits & Incentives:

• Subsidized Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Monthly professional stipend of $100.
• Bonus incentive plan tied to performance and productivity.
• Paid CPI and CPR training for applicable staff.
• Internal growth and advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Ongoing clinical guidance, mentorship, and professional development provided by clinical leadership.
• Access to collaborative clinical support for case consultation and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision:
  • Oversee and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)/Behavior Technicians (BTs) on their caseload, providing guidance and clinical support as needed.
• Clinical Oversight:
  • Provide clinical support and supervision to ensure the effective implementation of treatment plans, conducting fidelity checks on treatment plan writing and session execution.
  • Review and ensure the accurate and timely documentation of client progress, including assistance with data collection and outcome measurement.
  • Conduct regular meetings with RBTs to review cases, ensure supervision documentation, monitor clinical progress, and ensure the quality and consistency of service delivery.
  • Ensure the team is consistently meeting productivity standards, including the completion of daily sessions and other required activities
• Client Caseload:
  • Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 28 billable hours per week (about 112 billable hours per month).
  • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments (i.e., skills assessments and functional behavior assessments).
  • Develop treatment plans.
  • Provide direct care to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (if needed)
  • Complete all session documentation and billing within 24 hours of service delivery, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide comprehensive training to caregivers, equipping them with the necessary skills and strategies to support the implementation of behavior plans and promote progress.
  • Maintain communication with staff and clients via consistent responding to emails and phone, when available.
• Operational & Administrative Support:
  • Ensure RBTs consistently complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Manage and maintain all data systems in accordance with BACB and company standards and requirements; ensure all employees are following proper protocols and policies relative to documentation and data collection
  • Prepare and provide clinical and operational data relative to clinic/team metrics to key stakeholders
• Additional Duties:
  • Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success and growth of the department.

Skills:

• Innovative, with a strong ability to apply creative problem-solving techniques in clinical settings.
• Personable and able to build positive, trusting relationships with clients, families, and team members.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy while maintaining accountability to clinical and operational standards.
• Comfortable managing a flexible schedule within established productivity and quality expectations.
• Technologically proficient and comfortable utilizing digital tools for data collection, communication, and treatment planning.
• Flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in dynamic environments and respond to the evolving needs of clients and the team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential records, prepare accurate reports, and develop timely correspondence in accordance with internal policies, external payor requirements, BACB standards, and federal regulations.
• Demonstrates professionalism, maintaining a high standard of ethics and integrity in all aspects of work.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to see and hear clearly or have skills to compensate for these deficiencies
• Must be able to run quickly, especially over short distances
• Must be able to take and pass without major modification a course in SafetyCare Training; requires hands-on, physical components
• Ability to face physical challenges associated with the care of children with special needs
• Must be prepared to physically prompt, rescue, hold or retrieve individually or to use approved restraint techniques alone or with others if necessary; may be physically tiring and may cause fatigue
• Must be physically prepared to withstand moderate levels of harm inflicted by clients, such as bites, scratches, hair pulls, strikes and grabs
• May be subject to blood borne pathogens
• Temperature is regulated and moderate
• Low to Moderate noise level

Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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