Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

FRIENDSHIP HOUSE•Scranton, PA

7d•$53 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clinical direction of services to a child, youth, or young adult. The role involves developing and revising the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), overseeing its implementation, and consulting with the treatment team. For the Behavior Analyst (BA) position, this includes applying ABA-based assessments and interventions, and developing behavior plans with teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABAs, and other stakeholders. The role is responsible for providing clinical treatment as outlined in the ITP for the assigned caseload, utilizing evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols. The position also involves identifying resources and clinical problems requiring other professionals, collaborating with the ABA Clinical Director for client access to services, and providing clinical support and guidance to treatment team members through training to transfer skills. Maintaining consistent communication, managing time and schedule independently, and coordinating team members are key responsibilities. Timely and accurate completion of encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System is required, as is maintaining client records in accordance with good clinical practice. The role includes scheduling and sharing periodic treatment conferences and completing client assessments and treatment plan reports in the agency format with clinical efficacy and accuracy. The position holder will be the coordinating person for each child's treatment plan, ensuring regular updates and report quality. Maintaining competency through continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director is also required.

Requirements

Be a Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP).
Have a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis.
Current FBI Clearance
Child Abuse Clearance
PA Criminal History Check
Valid Driver’s License
Must be able to pass a Pre-employment Physical and Drug Test.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical direction of services to a child, youth, or young adult.
Develop and revise the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
Oversee the implementation of the ITP.
Consult with the child’s, youth’s, or young adult’s treatment team regarding the ITP.
Apply ABA-based assessments and interventions.
Develop behavior plans that include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABAs, and other relevant stakeholders.
Provide clinical treatment as indicated in the child, youth, or young adult’s ITP across assigned caseload for hours indicated monthly.
Utilize applicable evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols and interventions to address presenting problems across targeted goals and objectives.
Identify resources and clinical problems that require other professionals and/or service entities.
Collaborate with ABA Clinical Director to assist the client with access to necessary services.
Provide clinical support and guidance to treatment team members, including training on specific concepts and interventions to transfer skills.
Maintain consistent and effective communication across team members and document communication.
Independently manage time, schedule, and coordinate team members when necessary.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System within stated time frames.
Maintain client records in accordance with good clinical practice.
Schedule and share periodic treatment conferences for each child with the treatment team.
Complete and generate client assessments and treatment plan reports in the agency format, written with clinical efficacy and accuracy.
Act as the coordinating person for each child’s treatment plan, ensuring regular updates and the quality of each report.
Maintain competency within scope of practice via continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.