Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst

PIONEER CENTER GROUP•McHenry, IL

2d•$80 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) responsibilities include providing clinical behavioral health services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The BCBA will provide direct therapeutic services, collaborate with client and their support teams, complete behavior therapy assessments, create individual behavior support/enrichment plans, ensure effective implementation of the behavioral plans through consultation, supervision and training of direct care staff, implement all relevant policies and procedures, and promote skills for healthy relationships that help people thrive. The BCBA is responsible for adhering to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating sound professional judgment at all times. As a part of the Behavioral Health pillar, the BCBA will adhere to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Pioneer Center and philosophy of the Behavioral Health pillar. This philosophy emphasizes Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-Based Practices, Strength-Focused Treatment, and Client-Centered Services. To achieve these standards, the BCBA and all members of the Behavioral Health pillar must attend ongoing internal and external trainings and contribute to a culture of collaborative learning.

Requirements

Current certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Graduate degree in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, social work, or related field from an accredited University with coursework in behavior analysis.
At least 2 year experience working with adults as a behavior analyst or registered behavior technician.
Experience with autism spectrum disorders and other diagnosis (i.e., intellectual disability, developmental delay, etc.)
Electronic Health Record systems, Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Certification.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to meet agency driver safety requirement of carrying personal vehicle insurance with the following limits: $50,000 bodily injury, each person $100,000 bodily injury, each accident $50,000 property damage
Must obtain twelve (12) CEU's annually in order to maintain QIDP certification.
Ability to use Phone, Fax, Copier, and file required.

Responsibilities

Provides center-based, in-person Applied Behavioral Analysis services people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Consistently spends 80% of time providing direct service (typically 32 of 40 hours per week)
Complete all documentation in the electronic health record, including billing data, accurately and concurrently, which is defined by within 24 hours of service delivery
Learns and implements Trauma-Informed Care and Evidence-Based Practices
Uses strength-focused treatment planning to collaboratively create goals and objectives
Completes functional behavioral analysis and assessment using input from people and their support networks and integrates information into Behavioral Intervention Plans in collaboration with the same
Presents behavioral intervention plans and obtains approval from required committees
Monitors and documents behavioral intervention plan progress and shares updates with people and their support network
Develops linkages in the community by networking with other service providers
Facilitates or participates in case consultation or staffings with other service providers
Provides service in a professional manner and communicates with staff, clients, families, and other agencies involved with the client.
Collaborates with people and their support network to develop effective strategies to promote skills for healthy relationships
Trains team members and support network to ensure effective implementation of behavioral intervention plan and appropriate response to crisis intervention and provides ongoing feedback related to adherence to plan
Participates in and makes clinical recommendations to the admissions committee for referrals to the agency
Regularly meets with Director of Behavioral Health Services to discuss client caseload, productivity, goals and progress, and adherence to policy and procedures.
Models intervention techniques, responds to situations requiring intervention, and monitors appropriate implementation of the behavioral intervention plan by team members
Facilitates social development groups
Completes required agency training.
Provides service and maintains documentation according to policy and procedure (HIPAA, DHS, Confidentiality, Ethics, etc.).
Promotes individual rights and related knowledge
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.