Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Acadia Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides quality ABA services to the patients on the Specialty Pediatric Unit, including the development and implementation of Behavior Plans, and assists staff in implementing and maintaining fidelity to plans.

Requirements

Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Experience with working with adolescent population
Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit with particular focus on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
Trains new staff on ABA techniques
Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
Facilitates daily team meetings
Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a timely manner
Participates in performance improvement activities
Follows all hospital policies and procedures
Must maintain license or certification in good standing
Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
Employee will be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.