Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Merrillville, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Benefits begin at day 31!

401(k) Matching, eligible at 6 months. Quarterly Open Enrollment!

Who we are?

Are you seeking a workplace that prioritizes its people, is driven by a meaningful mission, and fosters a fun environment? Look no further than Adapt For Life! As a privately owned and operated organization, we began in New Albany, Indiana, and have since expanded to encompass 13 clinics spanning Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, and Illinois.

At Adapt For Life, our mission is clear: to positively impact as many lives as possible through exceptional ABA Therapy. We're on the lookout for individuals who share our dedication to this mission.

We pride ourselves on being a people-first organization, where our Core Values are the foundation of everything we do. If you're a professional who resonates with our Core Values and Mission, we encourage you to apply. We're eager to connect with you, answer any questions you may have, and introduce you to life at AFL!

Our Core Values include:

• Compassion: "Show You Care"

• Honesty and Integrity: "Do The Right Thing"

• Treats Everyone with Respect: "Treat Others How They Want To Be Treated"

• Growth Mindset: "Bloom Where You Are Planted"

• Building Relationships: "Make Everyone Feel Like Someone"

Why join Adapt For Life?!

• Clinical caseloads designed with CASP guidelines in mind. Typically 8 learners.

• Monthly work from home incentives - we trust and value our BCBAs to have a work life balance and flexibility in their schedules

• Individualized approach to ABA Therapy.

• Direct support and mentorship from your on site Clinical Director.

• ACE CEU Provider for free internal CEUs and free CEUs through our CASP Membership and Central Reach platform.

• Salary based on experience.

• Dynamic salary opportunities, earn up to $14,300 per year in additional salary compensation!

• Weekly pay.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and supplemental insurance benefits available after 30 days of full-time employment

• 18 paid days off per year + 6 paid holidays.

• State Conference! We pay your registration fee and don’t require PTO for you to attend!

• Focus on being a clinician and allow our Operations Manager and Business Support teams to worry about the operations side!

• Work with leadership that lives our core values and likes to have fun in the workplace.

Adapt for Life supports current students and past students by offering an Education Assistance Program to full-time employees, up to $2,000 per calendar year! Adapt for Life offers this benefit as either a tuition reimbursement for current students in an approved degree or certification program related to ABA therapy and behavioral health services or for student loan reimbursement.

The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Clinical Service

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessments and behavioral treatment programs for children, their families, and their community caregivers

2. Manage coordination of case management activities

3. Oversee a caseload of 8 clients or no more than 300 weekly RBT hours, while billing 29 hours per week. Additional salary earnings for 30 or more!

4. Provide training to parents and caregivers to implement treatment programs

5. Responsible for providing clinical appropriate supervision and training of clinical staff

Consultation Services

1. Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs in school, home, and community settings

2. Conduct functional behavior assessments

3. Provide consultative services to parents, teachers, and other clinical/educational personnel

4. Provide staff training as needed

5. Responsible for coordination of home and school communication regarding treatment program

6. Organize, facilitate and lead treatment team meetings

Administrative

1. Effective and timely documentation skills

2. Timely completion all paperwork and phone contacts to caregivers, funding sources, outside agencies and schools (as appropriate) regarding treatment and development of treatment plans, goals, and objective

Professional Conduct

1. Establish effective clinical and ethical relationships with clients and families, and maintain appropriate boundaries

2. Establish and maintain professional and ethical working relationships with staff and in collaborations with funding sources, community agencies, schools, medical practices, and other therapy providers

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job or assigned by supervisory personnel.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education / special education, or a related field
• BCBA Certification required or waiting to take BACB examination within 30 days.
• Current / ability to obtain Behavior Analyst Licensure (if state requires)
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders
• Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with children on the autism spectrum
• Possess a Valid Driver’s license