Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

ICM•Hot Springs Village, AR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves providing ABA therapy services, including developing and implementing treatment plans, training therapists and parents, overseeing intervention strategies, and documenting progress. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and reliable transportation, with a focus on evidence-based practices and ongoing education for families and staff. The consultant will visit the home approximately once per week or every other week and work no more than 90 hours 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.
Have a minimum two (2) years of experience developing/providing intensive intervention or overseeing the intensive intervention program for children with autism.
Flexible Schedule
Reliable
Have enrolled with Arkansas Medicaid to receive a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Responsibilities

Update the ABLLS-R, as needed.
Develop the treatment plan, if applicable. 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, ensure implementation is based on evidence-based intervention strategies.
Monitor effectiveness.
Document time worked in the AAP Online Database.
Visit the home approximately once per week and/or every other week.
Work no more than 90 hours during the client’s plan of care year.
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.