Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

Crawford County Mental Health Center•Pittsburg, KS

7d•$68,500 - $73,000

About The Position

The Board Certified Behavioral Analyst provides support to individuals and families by coordinating and delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services, functional analyses and assessments, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills services. The role may provide clinical direction to the case management team to inform treatment interventions through direct client contact, case conferences, and treatment team meetings. The position is assigned to Autism Services and Community-Based Services at 3111 N Michigan, Pittsburg, KS 66762, and is supervised by the Director of Children's Services. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The analyst conducts assessments and parent training, develops Autism programming, provides individualized family support, and coordinates with community partners and internal teams to support continuity of care. Treatment may be provided in an office or community setting according to client needs. The role evaluates client progress, supports treatment planning and discharge planning, monitors treatment resource utilization, participates in utilization and peer review, and maintains complete and timely clinical documentation. This is an exempt, salaried, full-time position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in ABA or a related human service field.
Certification as a BCBA for at least two years, unless prior approval is granted by the Executive Director.
Valid driver’s license.
Pass pre-employment background checks.
Familiarity with or knowledge of individuals with autism.
Successful completion of an internship and/or formal training in behavior analysis and instructional strategies for working with clients who have pervasive developmental disorders and related disorders, their parents, and other agencies serving clients.
Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management, instructional skills, oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal relations.
Ability to work with a variety of clients across ages and levels of functionality, with minimal direction.
Obtain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification; training is provided.
Ability to complete MOAB training involving controlled movements, body positioning, physical holds, and restraint techniques.
First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Follow dress code policies at alternative work locations, including schools, jails, courts, detention centers, and other community partner locations.
Bill direct ABA-approved codes.
Conduct parent training.
Conduct assessments such as ADOS, CARS, VB-MAPP, and ABLLS, as applicable to the position and credentials.
Provide supplemental developmental services to clients with developmental or Autism Spectrum diagnoses.
Network with community partners regarding Autism services.
Develop Autism programming.
Attend Smart training provided by a certified trainer.
Collaborate with coordinators and other departments to ensure continuity of care for children with an Autism diagnosis.
Assist with diagnostics for children with a potential Autism diagnosis.
Provide individualized support services to families.
Observe clients in schools, homes, and other locations and offer suggestions to benefit clients and staff.
Assist in developing and implementing assessment tools; conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate; and develop behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Gather and document relevant client information through diagnostic (biopsychosocial assessment) interviews to establish an accurate diagnosis, presenting problem, and medically necessary focus for treatment.
Assess life-domain needs that may create barriers to a client's recovery without remediation or assistance.
Work with clients and relevant designated participants to create comprehensive treatment plans addressing medically necessary interventions, goals, and objectives.
Provide referrals to center and community resources as needed.
Assess ongoing treatment needs using measurement-based tools and review and update treatment plans with clients every 90 days.
Conduct treatment interventions directly with clients within the scope of practice, in office or community settings as appropriate.
Continuously assess client progress and responses to treatment interventions and activities.
Coordinate with a Qualified Mental Health Professional on discharge planning, including assessment of resolved conditions and discharge criteria.
Document progress toward discharge goals and complete a discharge summary covering treatment activities, client progress, prognosis, follow-up recommendations, and referrals.
Monitor client treatment resource utilization to ensure resources are effective, appropriate, and medically necessary.
Participate in center utilization review and peer review activities, including reviewing other teams' client records and providing feedback.
Maintain complete and timely written records of treatment activities, services, and interventions; review related service-provider documentation as needed for adherence to treatment plans.
Complete demographic and other updates in the electronic health record as needed.
Meet department productivity and documentation standards.
Perform additional duties as necessary and assigned by the immediate supervisor.