BCBA – Neuroimaging Research - PAIR

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$76,100 - $97,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program in Advanced Imaging Research (PAIR) conducts neuroimaging studies for young children through adults, with the aim of characterizing brain development across the lifespan. A primary aim of our research is to include children with autism-spectrum disorders who have high supports needs (e.g., limited language intellectual disability) into neuroimaging research protocols, including procedures like MRI and MEG (magnetoencephalograpy). Our group has developed a behavior support protocol (‘INSPIRE’) designed to provide individualized and targeted supports to children and families participating in neuroimaging research. The BCBA will lead implementation of this protocol by conducting modified/abbreviated functional behavior assessments for children and adolescents to identify barriers to participation in neuroimaging procedures and to implement modifications that reduce these barriers. The BCBA will interface with parents prior to imaging visits in order to support home practice of behavioral techniques and will also be present at neuroimaging scans to provide needed supports and modifications for the child and family. In addition, the BCBA will provide supervision and training to our research assistants and coordinators in the implementation of behavior support protocols and will also collaborate with our team of radiology technologists who run the neuroimaging scans. This role will be part of a highly multidisciplinary team that includes psychologists, neuroscientists, imaging scientists, radiology technologists, and research assistant's/research coordinators. Individuals who enjoy thinking creatively about behavior support techniques, who can pivot quickly to generate alternate strategies when needed, and who enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment will be good fits for this position. This position will primarily have responsibilities within standard day shift hour (830- 5pm), though some evening hours may be required to maximize flexibility for research participants. The position requires 90% of time on site. Some Essential Job Functions of this role do not apply within the research environment. Please see addendum for minor modifications.

Requirements

Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) - upon hire - Required
Master's Degree Psychology, Behavioral Analysis or Education - Required
At least two (2) years post-masters experience providing behavior analysis treatment including experimental functional analyses, data analysis, significant behavior challenges and intensive behavior intervention programming in line with current research standards. Required
At least two (2) years' experience providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Required
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making.
Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to accept feedback and incorporate into professional growth and own performance improvement.
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others
Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
Knowledge of and experience with QI tools/approaches
Building capabilities of staff

Nice To Haves

Supervised experience in 1:1 education of learners with autism across educational and community settings, as well as familiarity with designing, participating in, or supervising in-home 1:1 programs for young children with autism, collecting, graphing, analyzing, displaying and discussing data-based progress. Preferred
Assessment and treatment of severe behavior disorders. Preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct a range of behavioral assessments (i.e. functional behavior assessments, including functional analyses as needed, treatment assessments).
Develop function-based behavior support plans in the hospital setting by implementing function-based strategies to address behavioral concerns.
Implement non-standard functional analyses and demonstrate ability to adapt functional analysis protocol in a hospital environment.
Recommend appropriate functionally equivalent replacement behaviors.
Conduct staff training and workshops on principles and technologies of applied behavior analysis.
Conduct behavior skills training for staff on implementation of behavior support plans.
Complete frequent integrity assessments and provide feedback to ensure fidelity to behavior support plans.
Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Registered Behavior Technicians assigned to the inpatient psychiatric unit, inclusive of competency assessment and performance feedback and reviews.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and any other meetings required.
Work interactively and sensitively with parents to provide training and support in the context of the hospital admission.
Demonstrates competency and expertise in the principles and practice of applied behavior analysis. This includes the current BACB Task List and the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.
Documenting in Epic progress notes and reports in a clear, concise, efficient manner. Please refer to closing encounter policy with the department for requirements.
Participate in hospital-wide committees to provide behavior analytic perspective related to patient care.
Participate in QI projects related to behavioral health objectives.
Promote behavior analytic work within the CHOP Enterprise as well as in greater medical and behavioral health communities.
Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Research Assistants/Research Coordinators supporting neuroimaging scans in the Advanced Imaging Research group, including contributing to competency assessment and performance feedback and reviews.
Work interactively and sensitively with parents and children to provide training and support in the context of their participation in neuroimaging protocols and research participation.
Documenting in REDCap and research chart Note to File’s progress notes and reports in a clear, concise, efficient manner and in a timely fashion.