Clinical Fellow

Ally Behavior Centers•Rockville, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Position is reserved for internal staff that have been with Ally for a minimum of 90 days Ally Behavior Centers is a center-based early intensive behavioral intervention program designed to help children with autism fulfill their potential. Our focus is on building communication, social, and adaptive skills and decreasing problem behaviors.

Requirements

Completed or near completion of Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education or other related field, is required.
BCBA candidate.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Sound understanding of the Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Good time management and organizational skills
Reliable transportation and be ready to show up to work on time and bring your best every day. Our clients and families depend on us, showing up late isn't possible!
Punctuality / Professionalism
Receptiveness to professional feedback and openness to professional development
Programming consistent with Ally philosophy
Consistently meet 20-hour billable target weekly
Position is reserved for internal staff that have been with Ally for a minimum of 90 days
Ability to bend, reach, and hold objects
Lift 30 pounds
Sit on the floor, kneel, crawl, squat or stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

Board Certified Behavior Analyst candidate
Well-rounded knowledge of ABA Principles
Ability to assess, treat, and problem-solve behavior intervention and skill-building programs
Excellent oral and written communication abilities

Responsibilities

Work 1:1 with clients for at least 20 hours per week.
Responsible for spending most of the time supporting less senior staff on the team (Coach RBTs on how to perform programs, support staff on the floor to problem solve, create materials that are of use to the therapists to help provide therapy Ideas, conduct IOA and treatment integrity checks, conduct YMQI assessments, support additional data collection)
Assist with unrestricted activities (review data to assess progress, conduct assessments, write assessment, write treatment plans, update assessment grids, write descriptions of new target goals, attend and participate in parent training, conduct functional assessments, conduct indirect assessments (Functional Assessment Interview), write behavior intervention plans, provide Behavior Skills Training for new programs, Collaborate with other members of the team in a positive and professional way.
Attend all mandatory staff and team meetings
Maintain BACB Certification and relevant state licensure
Attend monthly trainings and professional development opportunities, as required
Complete Ally Behavior Centers specific and required trainings during an initial 90-day training period from start date
Complete other trainings related to field as assigned by the supervisor
Effectively implement and physically implement PCM procedures (when trained)
Accurately record data in Central Reach and submit SOAP notes in a timely manner
Other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the Center Operations Manager and Center Director