Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA or BCaBA

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or BCaBA

To view all open locations, please visit Summary: Supervise ABA staff to manage quality care for clients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Monitor the effectiveness of skill-building interventions utilizing ABA for children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. Conduct analyses and diagnostic testing.

** We are offering total relocation reimbursement and/or Sign-On Bonuses for openings in the Greater Phoenix Area or Arizona **

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college or University.
• Certified by the BACB
• Prior ABA training required.
• A minimum of one year working with children with autism spectrum disorders.
• Previous experience in supervision preferred.Work positively and favorably with consumers, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, analytical and observation skills. Knowledge of crisis management preferred.
• Reliable Transportation

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

1. Provide direct supervision to ABA Technicians on staff.
   • 10% (One hour of supervision/10 hours the BT spends with the client).
   • During this time, offer feedback/clinical guidance and support in the principles of ABA to both staff and parents.
   • Also, encourage parents to participate in parent-training sessions.
2. Develop child-specific behavior plan in accordance with the principles of ABA therapy.
3. Guide & support each BT/RBT on their client’s specific treatment plan before start-of-care and help to manage ongoing development thereafter.
4. Track data in weekly progress notes in the form of charts, graphs, etc.
   • Track due dates of 3 month reviews and 6 month VB-MAPP/ABLLS.
5. Monitor and adjust behavior plan throughout treatment period in accordance with the child’s progression and goals.
   • Submit weekly progress notes for each client with what was covered during supervision, progress on goals, and behavior graphing.
6. Implement new and remove old programs once mastery is achieved.
7. Conduct Initial Assessments, Skills Assessments, and Reassessments
   • VB-MAPP or ABLLS at intake and every 6 months, thereafter.
   • Conduct ADOS diagnostic testing if certified.
8. Assist in developing corporate structure and in the creation of policies and procedures.
   • Participate in team meetings
   • Develop and take on projects to improve client service and satisfaction
   • Develop and take on projects to improve employee performance, retention, and satisfaction.
   • Develop quality initiatives that will improve referral source satisfaction as measured through number of referrals and subjective survey methods.
9. Maintain knowledge of different programs and certifications.
   • State Laws, TRICARE Programs, Medical Insurances, Medicaid Autism Waiver
   • Ensure compliance with above regulations
10. Be an Ambassador for Centria Healthcare in various settings (while in public, attending summits/conferences, and when fitting casually in your daily life)
    • Building relationships with current referral sources
    • Networking with autism community and other leading entities in the ABA industry
    • Pursuing and building relationships with new referral partners.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered 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. Employee must be able to able to lift 50 lbs. frequently.

Required to perform activities that entail: fine motor skills, kneeling, getting up and down from the floor or seat, bending, reaching, lifting, and/or standing.

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.

Centria Autism is the largest provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the state of Michigan, with services in 13 other states. Our mission is to help every child living with autism to develop, pursue and achieve their own goals and dreams through high-quality ABA Therapy and support.

Company Description

Centria Autism is the largest provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across the state of Michigan, with services in 13 other states. Our mission is to help every child living with autism to develop, pursue and achieve their own goals and dreams through high-quality ABA Therapy and support.