Lead BCBA | Hope Therapeutic Services - St. Louis, MO

Hope•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Lead BCBA is responsible for the ethical and evidence-based delivery of behavior analytic services to an assigned subset of clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in accordance with all guidelines stipulated by the Behavior Analysis Certification Board (BACB). The position is dynamic and involves not only the application of clinical skills and case management, but also the ability to direct supervisee to carry out their jobs for the betterment of client outcomes.

Requirements

Employee must have a master’s degree, an active BCBA credential and maintain good standing with the BACB
Employee must have all required state licensure and be in good standing or be eligible to apply for licensure
Employee must be credentialed with commercial payers or eligible for credentialing
Employee must meet the supervisor requirements, as outlined by the BACB
Employee must demonstrate not only a thorough understanding of the principles of ABA, but also a strong clinical skillset
Employee must be organized, punctual, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines
Employee must demonstrate strong communication skills, across all modalities, and must be able to work alongside colleagues of their same discipline, but also other disciplines
Employee must demonstrate sound judgement, problem-solving, and flexibility
Employee must recognize and accommodate cultural differences and diversity
Employee must consistently demonstrate behavior in alignment with the organization’s core values
Employee must comply with all ethical codes of conduct
Completes all required documentation reflecting service provision, thoroughly and accurately, within the required timelines; Converts all sessions in time reporting platform within 24 hours of completion
Accepts supervisory feedback and adjusts behavior and practices accordingly
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to lift and carry children and/or adaptive equipment
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures for extended periods of time
Examples: Kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, and standing
Must be able to sit on the floor for an extended period of time
Must be willing and able to make quick body movements
Must be able to understand and execute detailed communication about clients
Must maintain a professional appearance aligned with the organization’s dress code, but also with hygiene and grooming
Must be physically present at clinic site, unless using PTO, benefit time, or with approval from supervisor

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with ASD

Responsibilities

Provides clinical case management for assigned caseload, which includes, but is not limited to completing assessments, conceptualizing goals and the course of therapy, recommending therapy hours, creating treatment plans for initial and reauthorizations, reviewing and summarizing data and other pertinent information to make treatment recommendations, report progress towards client treatment goals including transition and discharge planning, providing supervision, feedback and training to R/BTs implementing treatment plans ,ensure compliance with behavior intervention plans and crisis management protocols, monitoring treatment integrity, and communicating with all relevant stakeholders.
In accordance with industry guidelines (CASP), BCBA provides case supervision with a goal of 20% of time spent in session, but not less than 10% of time spent in session.
Involves the entire family or caregivers in treatment such that treatment plans include parent training goals, parents/caregivers are frequently updated on progress, growth, or areas of continued focus; BCBA will provide parent/caregiver/family guidance each month.
Supervises R/BTs monthly for at least 5% of their time spent in therapy, ensuring reliable data collection (90% or better), treatment fidelity (90% or better) using HTS checklists; Provides reinforcement and feedback as needed
Conducts regularly scheduled team meetings to give important client programming updates, provide teaching/coaching, and obtain team feedback.
Monitors and ensures that RBTs complete continuing education requirements as indicated by the BACB
Provides supervised fieldwork, in accordance with BACB guidelines, for clinical team members to obtain credentials (pLBA, BCaBA, and BCBA)
Responsible for supervision, mentoring, coaching, professional development and professional feedback for all supervised employees
Ensures the delivery of high-quality ABA services and promotes collaboration across therapy disciplines
Responsible for communicating organizational information and programmatic information to supervised employees
Responsible for overseeing the clinical utilization of all supervised employees and ensuring that all contracted sites are receiving intended contractual hours.
Responsible for interviewing and hiring for supervised positions
Assumes the responsibility of a mandated reporter concerning incidents of alleged abuse and neglect, as outlined by state guidelines and in accordance with the organization’s policies
Performs all other assigned duties as required