Clinician (BCBA)

Cape Abilities•Hyannis, MA

3d•$80,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary role of the agency clinician is to provide clinical services to their assigned caseload and assist the Clinical Director in activities relating to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the clinical supports provided to the agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology or other related disciplines, and 5 years professional experience working with elderly or disabled Individuals.
Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, or equivalent
Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst Certification
Must possesses a driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Certified or willing and capable of being certified in the Crisis Prevention Training (i.e., Safety Care, C.P.I., etc.)
Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Carry caseload as assigned by the Clinical Director. Responsibilities include development of Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Plans, Medication treatment plans, Universal Supports strategies, and other protocols as needed.
Training and follow up on trained material per caseload need.
Conduct routine observation of program settings, which relate to levels of activity, staff engagement, consumer engagement, and the integrity of individualized clinical supports as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
Weekly and monthly site visits conducted for clinical observation and in-vivo staff modeling of clinical procedures as well as Universal Supports
Work a flexible schedule that allows for a variety of different observation times on first and second shift (10am – 6pm, subject to change based on individual client need).
Coordinates with all staff to assist in the accuracy, reliability, and validity of behavioral data used to empirically assess the progress or lack thereof of Positive Behavior Support plans developed for the individuals who attend Cape Abilities programs, and participates in the professional clinical review of programs as needed.
Compile and present collected data to stakeholders as needed (Prescribers, DDS Service Coordinators, Program Managers, Parents/Guardians, etc.)
Provide Competency-Based staff training to supervisory staff and assists in the pyramidal training process across program settings, relating to the implementation Universal Positive Behavior Supports.
Meet with the Clinical Services Team to review status of activities and planning on a weekly basis.
Participate in special projects related to program design, training, and implementation as directed by the Clinical Director.
Develop and maintain positive working relationship with program staff, and assist in staff training activities as designated by the Clinical Services Team.
Participate in the on-boarding of new staff in both Orientation, as well as program specific training.
Conduct QUIC assessments as needed based on the PBS Action Plan and as directed by the Director of Clinical Servies
Assist in the coordination of clinical referrals, trainings and updates of Positive Behavior Support Plans
Participate in the creation and review of restrictive practices including but not limited to oversight of implementation, presentation to the Human Rights Committee and follow up.
Oversee the implementation of Universal Supports as well as other trained interventions in all programs
Participate in the creation of data collection systems, including data reporting, graphing and interpretation
Participate in the Positive Behavior Supports Action Plan Development and Implementation
Attend meetings as an extension of the Clinical Department
Participate in and conduct Clinical Audits as needed and directed by Clinical Director
Conduct Behavioral Evaluations for assigned programs
Train staff in the approved CPRR curriculum as determined by the agency (Safety Care)
All other duties as assigned.