Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Empower Behavioral Health•McAllen, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide behavior-analytic services in accordance with the BACB and supervise the work of RBTs, and other various individuals implementing behavioral interventions. All job duties are performed under supervision and guidance by a BCBA.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field
Board certification and in good standing as a BCaBA
Must obtain and maintain current BCaBA licensure in Texas
Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)
Problem-Solving
Customer Service - Client/Patient
Decision Making
Communication

Responsibilities

Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients as assigned
Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols
Maintain BCaBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories
Obtain and maintain state licensure
Maintain requirements and training to provide supervision to RBT level staff, as well as provide supervisory experience to those pursuing certifications as applicable
Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires
Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for clients
Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments
Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for clients
Develop and write initial treatment plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines
Update client treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practice
Implement and supervise data collection systems
Provide behavioral support for clients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting
Graph and interpret behavioral data
Adjust treatment protocol based on data
Evaluate and report client progress toward treatment goals
Monitor treatment integrity
Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans
Evaluate risk and crisis management
Provide behavior support during interdisciplinary therapy sessions, doctors’ appointments, dentist visits, etc.
Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed
Conduct community education trainings as opportunities arise
Provide school consultation and in-home support as needed
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA literature and attend conferences
Attend ABA department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings
Evaluate risk management and crisis management