Complex Behavior BCBA-D

Emory•Atlanta, GA

86d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory University's Marcus Autism Center, in affiliation with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine, is seeking a psychologist specializing in pediatric psychology for the Complex Behavior Support Program. This role involves providing clinical care to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental disabilities within both Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient Programs (OP). The IOP serves children with severe challenging behaviors, offering intensive, high-ratio behavioral intervention and caregiver training. The OP provides care for children with mild to moderate challenging behaviors, focusing on weekly caregiver training. The position emphasizes high-level clinical care, innovative assessment, treatment, and research, working within a multidisciplinary team including nursing, psychiatry, and care coordination. Intervention is based on applied behavior analysis for complex behavior problems. Responsibilities include managing a clinical caseload, conducting evaluations, providing direct services, and supervising trainees. Opportunities for research collaboration on ongoing clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and single-case design studies are available. The role may involve faculty appointment in the Emory University Department of Pediatrics.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD
License-eligible or licensed to practice as psychologist in the state of Georgia.
Completion of postdoctoral fellowship focused on the assessment and treatment of complex behavior problems.
Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Professional Staff.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and families and as a team member.
Well-trained and possess a PhD and be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral level (BCBA-D).

Nice To Haves

Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology
Completion of an APA-accredited internship
Completion of postdoctoral fellowship
Clinical training/background in applied behavior analysis and psychology with experience in the assessment and treatment of severe problem behaviors in children with developmental disabilities.
License-eligible to practice as a psychologist in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Children's policies and procedures.
Participates in and incorporates Quality Improvement and research findings into practice.
Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner.
Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication in a timely manner to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
Provides supervision as appropriate to allied health providers and/or support staff in the clinical area.
A commitment to a model of care centered on inter-professional and collaborative teams of service delivery.
Actively support research activities underway in the Complex Behavior Support Program and Division of Autism and Related Disorders.
Seek additional opportunities to support and lead research efforts as time and interest allow.
Provides direct supervision for trainees, ensuring adequate opportunities for training through teaching, patient contact, case review and research.
Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the clinical area and the organization overall.
Participates in activities that enhance professional development.
Completes and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the assigned area.
Participate in the development of goals for the department including research, quality and customer service initiatives.