BCBA-D/ Psychologist- Skill Acquisition

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is seeking an outstanding BCBA-D with specialization in behavior analysis to provide clinical care, oversight, and support in one of Marcus Autism Center's specialty treatment clinics. This role focuses on serving children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) within the Skill Acquisition clinic. The position involves working within a multidisciplinary team, delivering intensive daily services, and emphasizing caregiver training. There are also opportunities for research contributions, including ongoing clinical trials and studies. The successful candidate will join a team dedicated to innovative assessment, treatment, and research in pediatric autism care.

Requirements

BCBA
Four years or more of experience in direct assessment and care of pediatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
Supervisory training for BCBAs supervising RBTs and at least two years of experience providing staff supervision.
Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Psychology
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

BCBA-D
Completion of postdoctoral fellowship in the area severe behavior problems, skill acquisition, or feeding disorders in the autistic population.
Experience in providing family or caregiver training.
Experience in conducting and disseminating research.

Responsibilities

Provides effective delivery of behavior-analytic services appropriate to the client’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment.
Develops and successfully implements behavioral assessment and treatment plans that support established program and caregiver goals.
Completes daily treatment notes and weekly/monthly behavioral assessment reports following established BACB standards.
Regularly communicates with caregivers effectively to ensure understanding regarding client progress and other related barriers to intervention and ensures appropriate training of successful behavioral intervention into home and community environments.
Demonstrates and practices high standards of clinical care that is both culturally sensitive and family centered.
Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
Completes discharge and follow up plans according to departmental standards, including liaison services to patient’s local school systems to assist with school re-entry or other services when applicable.
Identifies patient/family need for services from ancillary departments and provides follow-up and referral as necessary.
Includes family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s behavior-analytic program.
Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs and provides appropriate direction to the team to meet these needs.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement, meeting required continuing education standards.
Provides clinical supervision to fellows, interns, students, RBTs, and Masters-level BCBAs as assigned.
Supports and participates in continuous assessment and improvement of the quality of care and services provided.
Integrates infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development, including referral to outside agencies as appropriate.