Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Description

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavior-analytic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.

The BCBA is responsible for conducting assessments, developing behavior support plans (BSPs), training staff in implementation, and monitoring the progress of individuals receiving services.

This position also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the effectiveness of behavior intervention strategies.

Key Responsibilities


* Provide behavior-analytic services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.


* Conduct Behavioral Functional Assessments (BFAs) and additional functional assessments for plan development.


* Develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) in various settings.


* Regularly visit individuals served in residential and day program settings to track progress.


* Train direct support staff in BSP implementation and data collection procedures.


* Maintain accurate behavior records, sleep logs, and medication effect documentation.


* Evaluate the effectiveness of behavior support plans and psychiatric medications through data analysis, progress notes, and graphical representations.


* Provide crisis intervention and guidance on appropriate responses to behavioral challenges.


* Facilitate communication between residential and day programs, as well as maintain contact with families.


* Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, staff training, and professional development sessions.


* Assist with psychiatric clinic coordination, providing behavioral insights to medical professionals.


* Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and ethical guidelines.

Requirements



* Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field.


* Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification or actively pursuing certification


* Experience providing behavior-analytic services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Skills & Competencies


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).


* Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Working Conditions


* Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, speaking, and listening.


* Occasional sitting.


* Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


* Vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Summary

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