Part-Time BCBA, Plano

Overview: Must be a BCBA to be considered. You can decide your own schedule (2-3 full days/week, 4 part-days, etc.). Full-time offers will be considered on a case by case basis. Job can be a blend (up to 50/50) of work from home (tele-health) so being local is necessary but some sessions can be done through tele-health. Competitive / high hourly wage.

Details:

The behavior analyst is primarily responsible for independently developing, managing, and supervising behavior intervention programs in homes, schools and within the community using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The role will oversee anywhere from 2-3 in-home clients.

Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Michelle Kuhn, Co-founder, BCBA-D

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized behavior intervention programs based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA).

• Conduct all supervisory and program management responsibilities for families participating in the in?home consultation and parent training models of service delivery

• Supervise, shadow and train tutors/aides/therapists / RBTs working directly with clients in participating in the in?home consultation model of service delivery.

• Provide education and training to parents participating in the parent training model of service delivery

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff and administrators to develop behavior strategies to be implemented in generalized environments and support a wrap around model of services

• Maintain regular contact with families and staff at appropriate times

• Ensure appropriate implementation and maintenance of individualized ABA programs

• Develop, monitor, and analyze individualized data measurement systems for each intervention program.

• Regularly update programming and treatment plans based on data based decisions.

• Conduct team consultation meetings and prepare reports to update client treatment Programs on a regular basis

• Follow up at regular intervals with families and staff to ensure successful implementation of interventions and instructional programs

• Help families prepare for school meetings (i.e. ETR, IEP) and attend these meeting with families

• Develop and teach curriculum for social skills groups and the corresponding parent components to social skills groups

• Lead large group trainings covering topics related to autism spectrum disorders and behavior management strategies

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Functional behavior assessment (FBA) and/or analysis

• Skills assessments

• Preference assessments

• Behavior plans & protocols

• Writing and submitting reports to funding agencies and team members

• Data analysis, progress measurement, and treatment planning

Critical Functions (may include but are not necessarily limited to):

• Be able to lift 25?50 pounds

• Be able to run short distances, sit on the floor, bend down, squat and kneel

• Must have access to own vehicles for transportation to client homes or other locations throughout area of service delivery

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields. PsyD's are encouraged t apply.

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

• Prior operations experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and supervising behavior intervention program(s) and behavior plans based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Excellent understanding and utilization of ABA

• Advanced knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

• Demonstrate superior knowledge of the function of behaviors and the use of FBAs for the development of program goals and behavior intervention plans

• Experience implementing a variety of standardized assessments, including but not limited to Vineland Behavior Scale, VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and EFL

• Demonstrate superior knowledge of funding sources rules and regulations and special education law for determining appropriate educational programming goals including effective instructional strategies to be implemented, placement, and behavior plan development

• Demonstrate ability to communicate with multiple funding sources and parents.

BCBAs must pass a criminal background check administered by CHECKR prior to employment.