Behavior Analysis Trainee - Yuma, AZ (BCS-Yuma)

Behavior Analysis Trainee (Bat)

Join a team that is inclusive and embraces all individuals. Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. The behavior analysis trainee (BAT) provides behavior analytic assessment and treatment services to children and/or adults, families and caregivers, while participating in Intermountain Centers Behavior Consultation Services' residency program as part of the requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services and skills training to children, youth, adults and their families/caregivers.
• Conducts skill based assessments and develops applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment plans for clients in order to secure authorization for services.
• Completes functional behavior assessments and analyzes data to develop behavior intervention plans for clients in order to secure authorization for services.
• Provides training to family/caregivers and community teams on how to implement teaching strategies outlined in treatment plans.
• Supports parents, caretakers and/or school staff, in working with children and/or adults in achieving positive behavior change.
• Provides regular oversight of ABA programming and member progress using data collection system.
• Attends team meetings and supervision sessions with board certified behavior analyst to maintain behavior analyst certification board (BACB) supervision requirements.
• Completes assigned supervision tasks assigned by board certified behavior analyst in order to accrue BACB supervision hours.
• Maintains client files in accordance with requirements and contractual standards.
• Maintains documentation of supervision in accordance with BACB and state licensure requirements.
• Completes progress notes, using the appropriate codes, in electronic health record (EHR) within 24 hours of service.
• Completes daily mileage logs and submit to supervisor for approval monthly (if applicable).
• Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as it relates to the general nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• Education – Must be enrolled or have completed master's degree in a field related to applied behavior analysis. Must meet the definition of trainee per behavior analyst certification board (BACB).
• Experience - One (1) year full-time direct applied experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors or applied behavior analysis experience preferred.

Regulatory:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Arizona driver's license, 39-month motor vehicle report and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meets insurance requirements.
• Must possess and maintain level 1 fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• CPR and first aid certification (employer provides).
• Initial current negative TB test result (employer provides).