Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

PHMC•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) provides Applied Behavior Analysis services to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in home, school, and community settings. Services support skill acquisition and behavior reduction in the client’s natural environment. The consultant develops individualized treatment plans with families and monitors client progress toward goals. The role includes completing skill assessments and functional behavior assessments, overseeing treatment plan implementation, and providing supervision and consultation to BHT-ABAs and other stakeholders involved in planning, designing, and implementing treatment plans.

Requirements

Must hold Pennsylvania licensure as a behavior specialist (LBS), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), clinical social worker (LCSW), social worker (LSW), psychologist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or another professional authorized to oversee ABA services.
Must meet at least one of the following: at least one year of full-time ABA services experience under the supervision of a BCBA or equivalent graduate-level certified professional and 40 hours of approved ABA training; BCaBA certification or equivalent accredited undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis; or at least one year of full-time ABA services experience and 12 college credits in ABA.
Strong Applied Behavior Analysis skills.
Demonstrated ability to write Positive Behavior Support plans and conduct functional behavior assessments.
Strong data collection skills.
Ability to use a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles.
Understanding of child and family development.
Crisis intervention and management skills.
Knowledge of DSM-5.
Basic understanding of common psychotropic medications.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Adaptability and flexibility to change activities quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and database management.
Training in behavior analysis or behavior modification, including a minimum of 90 hours of coursework before hire and 32 hours of BACB-approved CEUs in each subsequent two-year period.
Completion of Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) training before hire or within 60 days of the start date.

Nice To Haves

One year of verified post-master’s experience in direct care of individuals with autism.
One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
Develop developmentally appropriate, strengths-based behavior or treatment plans and crisis plans with the child, family, BCBA, and team.
Conduct assessments with the BCBA and treatment team for incoming and existing service participants.
Develop behavioral data collection systems with the BCBA to collect quantifiable data at regular intervals and support ongoing treatment-plan evaluation and progress toward goals.
Graph clinical data for active treatment goals to monitor progress and identify needed programming changes.
Use clinical outcome measures and regularly collected individualized data to monitor progress, update treatment interventions, and develop discharge and aftercare plans with the BCBA.
Support assigned BHT-ABAs in implementing ABA programs through supervision in accordance with CBH ABA Performance Standards.
Attend interagency meetings to coordinate treatment-plan design and service recommendations.
Complete required documentation thoroughly and accurately.
Participate in identifying discharge-planning goals for children and families.
Travel to educational and home environments to provide services in the client’s environment.
Ensure compliance with PHMC and CFA policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist or psychiatrist as required or requested.
Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and supervision required by PHMC/CFA and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).