BCBA Clinician

ACCESSPOINT RI•Cranston, RI

About The Position

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) acts as the clinical supervisor for all home-based therapy and ABA services. The BCBA is responsible for conducting functional behavioral analysis, developing behavioral plans, and promoting the efficacy of implementation of all in-home treatment and programming for clients on their caseload. Duties include training and supervision of all direct care staff, monitoring of service plan implementation, providing feedback and supervision to ABA Lead therapist/ Treatment Coordinator, and collaborating with family, caregivers, and all service providers to provide cohesive continuity of care.

Requirements

Must be a Rhode Island Health Care Professional with one of the following: Ph.D. or Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field and an active Certification as a Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA).
Must have at least two years’ experience working with children with Autism and behavioral disorders.
Must successfully pass BCI and CANTS Screening.
Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured motor vehicle.
Must possess extensive knowledge of the mental/behavioral health needs of individuals with Autism and behavioral disorders.
Must demonstrate the ability to effectively devise, and assist others to successfully implement treatment support plans.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of other clinical disciplines to consider these disciplines in support planning and to effectively integrate behavioral health services with these other disciplines.
Must possess an extensive knowledge of the processes involved in the development of mental/behavioral health support planning for individuals.
Must possess extensive knowledge of the implications mental/behavioral health issues in devising and supporting treatment plans.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of all agency, contracting agency, and statutory requirements involving the development and implementation of service plans to individuals with special health care needs.
Must possess extensive knowledge of standard ethical and legal requirements involving the provision of mental/behavioral health supports.
Must be skilled in writing clear, well-organized, and comprehensive documents and support plans.
Must be skilled in the use of a computer in the preparation of all documents.
Must be able to co-ordinate team meetings.
Must be able to train, direct, and support staff in the implementation of support plans.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must be able to problem solve and provide effective support to other staff.
Must be able to establish, promote, and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consumers and their families, other agencies, and the community.

Responsibilities

Review intake materials and provide feedback and support to the Lead Therapist/Treatment Coordinator and family regarding the assessment of the child's status and identification of goals and objectives.
Review referral material, as well as all other relevant documentation and assessment material.
Responsible for the development in behavior support plan and programming for each client based on the client’s needs.
Collaborate with family and caregivers in the development of behavior support plan and strategies
Conduct functional behavior assessments & recommend positive behavior supports for children with Autism Spectrum and other related disorders.
Creates objectives and prepares clinical reports evaluating progress toward treatment objectives.
Provide direct and indirect feedback and support to the family, as appropriate, regarding the prioritization of the child’s needs; the articulation of the goals and objectives within each of the APRI Children’s Clinical Services domains; a description of strategies that are most likely to assist the child, family and worker to attain desirable outcomes; and the easiest and most effective means of documenting progress.
Review, approve and sign the Treatment Plan prior to submission to the appropriate MCO
Respond in writing to requested clarifications/information from MCO in compliance with program standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of consumer-directed care as identified in the ABA standards and Agency policy and procedures.
Review child progress notes weekly.
Work closely with the ABA Lead Therapist/Treatment Coordinator in providing direct services for the client as well as provide the needed resources and guidance to assist ABA Lead Therapist/Treatment Coordinator in the development and implementation of behavior protocols.
Trains Lead Therapist/Treatment Coordinator on caseload programs and interventions for them to support the rest of the team, as well
Ensure that all treatment methodologies are evidence-based and reflect the most recent research findings.
Supervise and evaluate direct care staff performance to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans and behavior protocols.
Provide training and support for direct support staff regarding ABA skills, strategies, and procedures.
Provide feedback, direct training, and support to client and family at home and community-based visits
Duties are performed primarily in clients' homes in the presence of the parent, and caregivers.
Provide supervision, consultation, and technical assistance to the Lead Therapist/Treatment Coordinator about his/her service coordination activities.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to the Family Supervisor about promoting effective supervision of the ABA Worker.
Contribute to family and Agency coordinator competence to implement service strategies that stabilize the child’s health condition, decrease challenging behaviors, increase adaptive skills, help maintain the child in the home, and promote the achievement of the Behavior Support Plan by offering direct technical assistance/recommendations, or suggesting specific training opportunities.
Participate in face-to-face consultations with the family to review the status of goals and objectives identified in the service plan for a minimum of one hour every month for HBTS and a minimum of one hour on a bi-monthly basis for PASS or as authorized by the service plan.
Provide additional periodic consultation and technical assistance to family and Agency to improve functioning in each of the HBTS/PASS domains.
Promote the participation of the child in clinical consultations as appropriate.
Create and maintain contemporaneous records of all service contacts with family, child, DSW, and Agency staff, and peripheral agencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Have the ability to work effectively as part of a clinical team.
Participate as part of a management team to promote internal quality control and improvement.
Complete all requirements to maintain licensure in the State of Rhode Island in a discipline related to the current function within the Agency.
Inform the Agency of any changes in the status of licensure; professional liability claims; or Medicare/Medicaid sanctions.
Confer with outside agencies as required to promote successful implementation and coordination of services.
Provide timely information regarding any change in personal status that will affect the ability to maintain professional responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain individual professional liability insurance.
Oversees all documentation for behavior crises during scheduled shifts.
Provide additional on-site services in the event of emergencies.