Behavior Technician Lead PT

Center for Autism and Related Disorders•Boulder, CO

About The Position

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success. 5305 Spine Road, Suite A Boulder, Colorado 80301 POSITION OVERVIEW: The Behavior Technician Leads implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. The Behavior Technician Lead PT additionally helps maintain high quality treatment by providing initial and ongoing training to all Behavior Technicians as well as conducting regular quality assurance checks for all Behavior Technicians. Duties may include but are not limited to overseeing the initial training process, providing field training to new technicians, and conducting quality assurance overlaps. Behavior Technician Leads hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and/or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Behavior Technician Leads report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
12+ months experience implementing treatment programs at CARD preferred
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential
Must pass Behavior Technician Lead training and demonstrate the ability to utilize Behavior Skills Training to effectively teach treatment techniques
Ability to always provide treatment at the highest level of excellence
Must complete the CARD Trainer Training for Initial Training Overlaps
Reliable means of transportation
Must meet and maintain a clinical QA score of 4.0 or higher per Supervisor and Corporate Trainer observation
Must pass ABM Trainer Training and complete annual refreshers as assigned

Responsibilities

Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment
Demonstrate exceptional clinical quality across patients and treatment sessions
Collect and record data on patient progress
Review session data and provide feedback as needed/appropriate
Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
Provide appropriate feedback and guidance to Behavior Technician teammates
Conduct initial training overlaps and Field evaluations for new Behavior Technicians in training
Communicate with teammates regarding trainee progress
Provide goals and feedback to all Behavior Technicians in training
Conduct monthly Quality Assurance checks for Behavior Technicians and Senior Behavior Technicians
Partner with Clinical Supervisor to organize and present monthly training topics to local center staff
Always maintain HIPAA compliance across all settings
Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
Attend Bi-Weekly BTL calls to receive updates to BTL program and disseminate information to local operations and clinical team
Utilize the clinical eval app to ensure QAs are conducted and goals are up to date
Conduct monthly Assaultive Behavior Management Training for all teammates
Attend all mandatory meetings (Bi-weekly BTL call, weekly leadership meeting, staff meeting)