Behavior Analyst

Behavior Analyst

Job Title: Behavior Analyst (BA)

FLSA: Exempt *If part time then Non-Exempt

Reports To: Administrative Director and Clinical Director of IBHS

Department: IBHS

SUMMARY

The Behavior Analyst (BA) brings an enhanced level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis when delivering the service of Behavior Analytic Treatment through the ABA program. The goals of the BA are to provide clinical direction of services to the identified child, youth, or young adult; along with developing and monitoring the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP). The BA applies their specialized knowledge to assess the individual's behaviors, design a behavioral intervention program, and monitor the implementation of non-aversive behavioral change methods. The BA makes changes to promote progress based on the data observed and collected by members of the treatment team. The BA will also lead the treatment team and will strive to develop collaboration among all treatment team members.

Laurel Life. BA's will address specific needs of the individual and family in a manner that encourages child and family autonomy so that services can be effectively reduced and discontinued when the individual's behavior improves and stabilizes. Our goals are to integrate the individual into the community as well as equip the family with the necessary skills to maintain improvements demonstrated by the individual while receiving services. Laurel Life. staff will strive to establish collaboration within the family, promote a family's ability to function as a cohesive, independent whole, and improve the quality of the family and individual relationships.


In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life. expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide Behavior Analytic Treatment service to assigned caseload working in home, school, and community settings.
• Develop individualized behavior modification treatment plans and supervise the implementation of the plans; completing functional analysis when indicated.
• Maintain progress notes for every billable contact. Prepare professionally written summaries and documents describing a client's behavior and progress in achievement of treatment plan goals.
• Design and direct the implementation a behavioral intervention plan for the identified child.
• Complete regularly occurring data reviews.
• Participate in interagency treatment plan meetings as needed.
• BA will provide clinical oversight to Behavioral Health Technician ABA (BHT-ABA) at the location of behavioral interventions on a routine basis. BA will work closely with the BHT-ABA to ensure treatment goals are being implemented accurately. Interaction with the BHT-ABA can be held at any location where behavioral interventions take place (school, home, and/or community).
• BA will provide supervision to any assigned RBT's according to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Standards.
• Develop cooperative relationships with community agencies that will facilitate treatment services provided to all clients.
• Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach.
• Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings and organizational trainings.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's)- collect, quantify, and analyze data. Facilitates team meeting to discuss data and findings. Fine tunes IBHS prescriptions based on levels of need.
• Administer skills assessments and utilizes teaching/skill building curriculum (PEAK, VB-MAPP, Denver Model, ABLLS-R, etc.)
• Attends both individual and group supervision.
• An individual who provides behavior analytic services will complete at least 16 hours of training annually that is approved by the PA Department of Human Services as outlined in the individual training plan.
• Candidate will have to successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training. ESPI techniques are only used in compliance with Laurel Life policy and procedure and within guidelines established by third-party experts in the proper and legal use of ESPI.
• Maintain an active valid driver's license issued by state in which they reside and must immediately notify their supervisor or Human Resources if their license is suspended or revoked for any reason.
• May perform other special projects or duties as requested.

SKILLS

Possess specific expertise in the areas of Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis with the ability to carry out individualized behavior programs using at least one or more models of ABA (such as PEAK, Verbal Behavior, Competent Learner Model, Lovaas Model, Denver Model). Training and experience in completion of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's). Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop effective and meaningful relationships with clients. Must be able identify underlying causes of problem situations, and recommend non-aversive behavioral change methods. Must be a team player.


EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND

Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), clinical social worker (LCSW), social worker (LSW), behavior specialist (LBS), certified registered nurse practitioner, or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services.

Hold a certification as a BCBA or other graduate level of certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.


The Behavior Analyst will have an updated Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Act 31 CPSL Mandated Reporter Training prior to working alone with a child.

WORKING CONDITIONS


Work settings can include, but are not limited to, school buildings, home, community, church, activity centers, or extended or kinship family home. Working conditions during the summer program and recreational programs may involve physical activities. Clientele may at times be verbally or physically abusive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required or personnel so classified.

This job description is not intended to be a contract of employment with the employee. The employee covered by this job description is an at-will employee of Laurel Life.