Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ICM•Maumelle, AR

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. The BCBA will be responsible for developing and overseeing treatment plans, training therapists and parents, monitoring progress, and ensuring the use of evidence-based intervention strategies. The position requires weekday school hours and some evening availability, with weekly home visits and a maximum of 90 hours worked during the client's plan of care year.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Special Education OR Must hold a certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
Experience in ABA Therapy.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience developing/providing intensive intervention or overseeing the intensive intervention program for children with autism.
Flexible Schedule
Reliable
Must be enrolled with Arkansas Medicaid to receive a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Responsibilities

Update the ABLLS-R as needed.
Develop the treatment plan, if applicable, and update as needed.
Train the lead and Line Therapist(s) and parent(s)/guardian(s) in the implementation of the ITP and data collection.
Communicate with the lead and Line Therapist(s), APC, and parent(s)/guardian(s).
Oversee the implementation of the ITP, ensuring it is based on evidence-based intervention strategies.
Monitor effectiveness of interventions.
Document time worked in the AAP Online Database.
Visit the home approximately once per week and/or every other week.
Oversee the implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies by the Lead and Line Therapists and the client’s family.
Ensure ongoing education of family members and key staff on strategies used in ABA that should be implemented in the treatment plan.
Respond to concerns of family members and key staff regarding the treatment plan.
Provide on-site monitoring of treatment effectiveness and implementation fidelity.
Provide modification of the treatment plan and assessment information as necessary.
Update ABLLS-R quarterly as well as Individual Treatment Plan.