P/T Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Children's Home Network•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Professional work delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services to youth served through CHN’s residential and/or community-based programs in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves fee-for-service deliverables, assessment services, case consultation, and high-quality documentation. The BCBA provides direct behavior therapy, observes RBT sessions, trains staff, and uses trauma-informed practices to support youth. The position also assists the Director of Behavior Services with day-to-day operations addressing the behavioral needs of clients and staff in a residential facility. The BCBA oversees behavior analysis services for an assigned caseload, as qualified, and provides direct 1:1 ABA services, supervises RBTs providing direct services, and/or provides client-specific staff training for 65–70% of weekly work hours (billable hours). Services may be delivered on campus, in client homes, or in other identified community settings. The role requires collaboration with youth, caregivers, case managers, foster parents, guardians ad litem, child welfare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams, including participation in treatment reviews, consultations, hearings, and staffing meetings. The position requires a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field and board certification as a BCBA or BCaBA. A valid Florida driver’s license, job-related transportation, required insurance, and insurability under CHN’s auto insurance policy are required. Previous experience writing and implementing behavior plans and experience with at-risk youth are preferred. Annual CHN training requirements and training needed to maintain certification must be completed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
Board certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst; the posting also states that the candidate must possess board certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Valid Florida driver’s license with no record of a criminal driving offense or license suspension.
Means of providing job-related transportation and proof of required insurance; must be insurable under CHN’s current auto insurance policy.
Fulfill annual CHN training requirements and training required to maintain BCBA/BCaBA certification.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
Strong quantitative, project management, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and be results-oriented.
Strong customer service skills, including courteous, prompt, and efficient service; empathetic listening; clear communication; and respectful, honest, helpful, and resourceful conduct.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, attend to details, handle changing priorities, and adapt within a short time period.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and observe physical facilities.
Ability to understand spoken dialogue in individual and group settings and to speak clearly and effectively.
Ability to use a personal computer and related office equipment.
Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience writing and implementing behavior plans.
Previous experience with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate behavior analytic skills from the BACB 5th edition task list.
Deliver campus-wide behavioral services, including direct behavior therapy to youth, RBT session observations, and staff training using trauma-informed practices.
Complete Preference Assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans as qualified and assigned.
Complete required behavior evaluations and assessments, including instruments such as Vineland, BASC, VBMAPP, MOAS, and FAST.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on youth cases as assigned.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation consistent with agency standards, rules, regulations, and Medicaid requirements.
Drive to client homes or other identified session settings, appointments, community outings, and consultations as needed.
Complete training modules, supervision notes, and progress notes in a timely manner.
Enter required documentation into the Electronic Health Record and billing system for services provided.
Collaborate with Case Managers, Foster Parents, GALs, and other child welfare professionals to create an integrated, trauma-informed team and expand behavior-services capacity.
Attend judicial hearings, staffing meetings, and multidisciplinary team meetings as needed to advocate for clients.
Maintain organized and current client files, dates, materials, and stimuli.
Review behavior plans with case managers and obtain signed approval of plans.
Collect, graph, analyze, and summarize data.
Attend and participate in treatment plan reviews, psychiatric consultations, internal and external youth staffing meetings, and other client review meetings requiring BCBA input.
Coordinate, develop, and assist with implementation of campus positive behavior supports and incentive programs.
Provide behavior skills training to caregivers and staff to coach implementation of evidence-based behavior management techniques.
Build rapport with youth and their child welfare advocacy teams.
Interact positively with staff, caregivers, parents, foster parents, case managers, and youth.
Work within the philosophy, function, and Human Resources practices of the Children’s Home Network and comply with the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts.
Participate in and facilitate meetings, supervision, group supervision, staffing, and training as needed.
Oversee implementation of behavior analysis services for an assigned caseload, as qualified.
Provide supervision and training to Registered Behavior Technicians as needed.
Provide direct 1:1 ABA services to youth, supervise RBTs delivering direct 1:1 ABA services, and/or provide client-specific staff training for 65–70% of total weekly work hours.
Use evidence-based interventions to deliver ABA therapy in an alternative environment with at-risk and high-risk youth.
Assist the Director of Behavior Services with day-to-day operations serving the behavioral needs of clients and staff in a residential facility.