Per Diem Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA
About The Position
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst provides clinical direction for services to children, youth, and young adults. The role develops and revises Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs), oversees their implementation, and consults with treatment teams. For the BA position, the role applies ABA-based assessments and interventions and develops behavior plans that include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA staff, and other relevant stakeholders. The position provides clinical treatment across an assigned caseload for the hours indicated monthly, using applicable evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols to address presenting problems and targeted goals and objectives. It also supports treatment-team members through guidance and training, coordinates care and communication, and completes timely and accurate clinical documentation and reports. The role maintains client records, coordinates treatment-plan updates and conferences, and maintains competency within its scope of practice through continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.
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, and PA Criminal History Check.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical direction of services to children, youth, and young adults.
- Develop and revise Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs), oversee their implementation, and consult with treatment teams regarding ITPs.
- Apply ABA-based assessments and interventions and develop behavior plans with teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA staff, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide clinical treatment across the assigned caseload for the monthly hours indicated in each ITP.
- Use applicable evidence-based assessment and treatment protocols and interventions to address presenting problems and targeted goals and objectives.
- Identify resources and clinical problems requiring other professionals or service entities, and collaborate with the ABA Clinical Director to help clients access them.
- Provide clinical support and guidance to treatment members, including training on concepts and interventions to transfer skills.
- Maintain effective communication across team members and document communications.
- Independently manage time and schedules and coordinate team members when necessary.
- Complete encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System accurately and on time to confirm scheduled appointments within department time frames.
- Maintain client records in accordance with good clinical practice and scheduling requirements, and share periodic treatment conferences with each child's treatment team.
- Complete and generate client assessments and treatment-plan reports in the agency format with clinical efficacy and accuracy.
- Coordinate each child's treatment plan, ensuring regular updates and report quality.
- Maintain competency within scope of practice through continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.
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