Inpatient Board Certified Behavior Analyst - OMC, Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides supervision and direct, one-to-one treatment for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or other behavioral conditions admitted to the hospital. The job will attempt to provide continuity of services while inpatient, as well as work with the healthcare team to individual care to each specific patients' and families' needs. The job will help to promote communication, academic, social and behavioral skills for each individual patient while admitted to the hospital. This job will be responsible for assessment, development, and monitoring of patient treatment plans and behavior support plans while in the inpatient hospital setting. Additionally, this job will provide parent and training to ensure parents are acquiring skills necessary for program continuity into the home and community settings, review Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Line Technician performance (if applicable), and help connect family with community resources to ensure a smooth discharge from the inpatient setting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis
1-year experience in the provision of direct patient services in a social service, mental health, rehabilitation facility or related allied health care setting.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst obtained through Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Licensed Behavior Analyst through Behavior Analyst Board in the state of practice
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
High level of professionalism
Knowledge of principles of Applied Behavior Analysis applicable to care and treatment of children with behavioral and developmental concerns

Responsibilities

Provide direct, therapeutic services to patients via parent skills training, direct one-to-one therapy, and/or group social skills training.
Maintain designated workspaces (e.g., computer station, assigned treatment rooms) by organizing, cleaning, and/or supplying appropriate materials
Assess, develop, and monitor progress of patient treatment plans
Supervise ABA Line Technicians
Provide personalized at home guidance for parents and caregivers.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.