Part Time BCBA Program Supervisor/LBA - Brentwood

Acorn Health is looking for a Part Time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our growing Tennessee Team in Brentwood!

Acorn Health offers our clients the highest quality of intensive, behavior-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. We provide an unparalleled opportunity for BCBAs and RBTs to make an impact with clients, and to learn and grow through collaboration with our professional staff. Come join a company focused on delivering high quality services to its clients and supporting the professional development of its employees!

At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.

Why You'll Love This Job!

Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) serve on client cases, providing therapy and supervision to clients as directed. They oversee client treatment plans from assessment through care delivery and direct their Behavior Technicians and Program Coordinators on how to best deliver treatment plans. They are closely involved with clients and their families, providing additional support and family training as needed and as directed by their Clinical Directors.

About Acorn Health

Acorn Health a family of companies that deliver the highest quality of intensive, behavior-based treatment for individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. We are a partnership of behavior analytic professionals who develop, apply, and share the latest advances in the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve the lives of the families we serve. And while each of our partner companies is unique, we all share important core values.

AUTHENTICITY: We present our true, selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.

ACCOUNTABILITY: We keep our promises and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.

TEAMWORK: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.

GROWTH: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.

HUSTLE: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.

We provide an unparalleled opportunity for BCBA’s to make an impact with clients, to learn, grow and prepare to become the future leaders of the company, through collaboration with our professional staff.

• Acorn Leadership Development Institute – innovative program for BCBA’s looking for professional advancement.
• Newly appointed Board of Director, Gregory Hanley, Ph.D., BCBA-D - you’ll have excellent resources and opportunities to participate in ongoing research efforts.

Why work for Acorn Health:

• Competitive salary
• PTO and paid holidays for PT and FT employees
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for PT and FT employees
• Retirement Plan for PT and FT employees
• Tiered service delivery model with teams of well-trained RBTs
• Free CEU opportunities
• Professional and career development opportunities, including opportunities to collaborate and learn from our Clinical Advisory Board led by Dr. Greg Hanley
• Leadership development opportunities through Acorn's Leadership Development Institute
• Clinical mentorship on site
• Supportive leadership and administrative teams
• Positive, collaborative environment
• Responsibilities

Program Development

• Promote awareness and disseminate information regarding ASD and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through training and presentations, both on- and off-site, as directed
• Provide articles, research summaries, etc., to disseminate important information about ABA and ASD, as directed
• Conduct and participate in professional development training
• Support the operations for program development needs
• Promote a high level of professional and ethical standards, following both company standards and BACB guidelines
• Consultation and Supervision
• Serve as the clinical lead on all cases, working with both the Program Coordinator (BCaBA or BCBA) and Behavior Technician (RBT) to ensure all treatment plans are progressing to reach a client’s specific goals
• Conduct training workshops for the client’s extended care team, perform routine fidelity checks on RBTs, routinely collect interobserver reliability data, review client programs to analyze data, observe program implementation, and make necessary changes to the treatment program
• Discuss observations/concerns of care providers
• Revise client’s curriculum as needed to reach target goals
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and schools in order to share information and implement best practice intervention programs to clients
• Provide training and on-going support to parents and caregivers

Treatment

• Conduct behavioral, developmental and functional-based assessments
• Develop, oversee and implement client’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Perform a range of evidence-based intervention methods to assist in client treatment plans
• Create and design programs, and develop strategies to accomplish the goals from the client’s ITP
• Collect, maintain and evaluate data on each client’s progress
• Observe and record client’s behaviors and monitor client’s progress
• Communicate effectively with supervisory staff on both client and non-client specific matters
• Help cover treatment sessions for other staff members when needed
• Complete other job-related duties and special assignments as directed

• Must possess a master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
• Must be a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.
• Must be a LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) in the state of TN.
• A history of work with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families is essential. Specific training/experience in developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of clients, packages, or equipment, and accessing non-barrier free premises.
• Should enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team approach to develop and implement client treatment plans.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, able to maintain records, prepare reports and reliably develop timely correspondence related to work.
• No criminal record and able to pass background check.
• Flexibility to work independently with clients in addition to working as a part of the larger team
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders, typical development, and assessment and intervention techniques.