Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Hope Behavioral Consulting

Hope•Herrin, IL

8d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

BCBAs as a part of Hope Behavioral Consulting are responsible for the ethical and evidence-based delivery of behavior analytic services to an assigned subset of clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities in accordance with all guidelines stipulated by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). This also includes but is not limited to, case management responsibilities, staff training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Requirements

Employee must have a master’s degree, an active BCBA credential and maintain good standing with the BACB or hold a master’s degree in a related field and have at least 5 years of experience providing behavior analytic services.
Employee must demonstrate not only a thorough understanding of the principles of ABA, but also a strong clinical skillset.
Employee must be organized, punctual, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines.
Employee must demonstrate strong communication skills, across all modalities, and must be able to work alongside colleagues of their same discipline, but also others.
Employee must demonstrate sound judgement, problem-solving, and flexibility.
Employee must recognize and accommodate cultural differences and diversity.
Employee must consistently demonstrate behavior in alignment with the organization’s core values.
Knowledge in functional analyses, behavior program development/monitoring, and competency-based staff training procedures in program implementation.
Specialized knowledge in Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Autism Spectrum Disorders or Mental Health Disorders.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Ability to understand and execute detailed communication about clients.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance aligned with the organization’s dress code, but also with hygiene and grooming.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Ability to navigate and utilize various software systems such as Central Reach, Microsoft Office and ADP systems.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to establish, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers.
Skill in cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical case management for assigned caseload, which includes, but is not limited to completing assessments, conceptualizing goals and the course of therapy, recommending therapy hours, creating treatment plans, reviewing data and other pertinent information to make treatment recommendations, and communicating with all relevant stakeholders.
Involves the entire family or caregivers in treatment such that treatment plans include training goals, parents/caregivers are frequently updated on progress, growth, or areas of continued focus; BCBA will provide parent/staff training each month, which can be in whatever setting is deemed most appropriate.
Completes all required documentation, thoroughly and accurately, within the required timelines; Converts all sessions in time reporting platform within 24 hours of completion.
Accepts supervisory feedback and adjusts behavior and practices accordingly.
Assumes the responsibility of a mandated reporter concerning incidents of alleged abuse and neglect, as outlined by state guidelines and in accordance with the organization’s policies.
Performs all other assigned duties as required.