BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST - MICHIGAN

LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.•Benton Heights, MI

2d•$64,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Level 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a staff member in Child & Adolescent Services. The role focuses on training and supporting front-line staff who implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs through supervision and program development. BCBAs develop behavior and treatment plans for individuals served and supervise their implementation. Level 1 is distinguished from Level 2 by caseload: a center-based Level 1 BCBA carries a caseload of 7 full-time-equivalent clients, while a community-based Level 1 BCBA carries 5 full-time-equivalent clients. The BCBA works with clients, families, Behavior Technicians, Registered Behavior Technicians, other center staff, insurance providers, and the accounting department. The position directly reports to a Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, or Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst, depending on location and circumstances. Fulfilling the role may involve contact with body fluids. LOGAN provides training and offers Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost upon employee request.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field.
Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Credentialing with all insurance and Medicaid payors.
Licensed Behavior Analyst credential in the state(s) of service, if required by the state.
Strong knowledge of and experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including assessment and treatment.
Experience developing and conducting trainings for various audiences.
Credentials to become state licensed when applicable.
Excellent ability to communicate with families and other professionals.
Ability to sit and use a computer keyboard.
Ability to kneel, bend, and reach.
Ability to lift 50 pounds throughout intervention.

Responsibilities

Lead by example through timeliness in arrival, work completion, and treatment plan submission.
Complete treatment plan reviews with insurance companies when needed.
Complete assessments for assigned clients.
Develop, monitor, and modify implementation of clients’ treatment plans.
Present treatment plans to insurance providers in a timely manner to support authorization or continuation of care.
Train and supervise Behavior Technicians in implementing high-quality ABA programs and revisions.
Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians.
Provide direct therapy for clients as needed.
Develop effective behavior plans.
Receive crisis prevention training and supervise the implementation of crisis prevention.
Assist with intakes when requested.
Work with center staff to maintain a safe and healthy environment and report housekeeping or maintenance needs.
Provide the accounting department with accurate information needed to bill for services within the designated time frame.
Learn insurance codes and billing requirements and provide accurate, up-to-date information to staff.
Maintain positive, respectful relationships with families and appropriate professional boundaries with families, colleagues, and other staff.
Demonstrate cultural competency in providing services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
Complete parent meetings for assigned clients as directed by a supervisor or treatment plan.
Meet supervision requirements specified in approved treatment plans.
Assist with or complete interviews for new hires to ensure staff availability for clients.
Recommend resources and home programs and goals to support consistency and reinforcement of ABA programs outside therapy.
Assist Lead Behavior Technicians with daily client coverage assignments.
Be responsible for the health and safety of individuals served.
Represent LOGAN positively in the community.
Advocate for the dignity and human rights of individuals served.
Model good employee practices, including excellent attendance and adherence to LOGAN policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accruing paid time off and holiday pay.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program.
403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans, with a company match of up to 3% after one year of service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Long-term disability and Reliance Standard supplemental insurance plans, including short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
$15,000 company-paid life insurance.
Full-time employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employee referral incentive for qualifying positions.
Incentive program with bonus opportunities.