Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Full Job Description

Daily Requirements:

• Update the ABLLS-R, as needed .
• Develop the treatment plan, if applicable. Update as needed.
• Train the lead and Line Therapist(s) and parent(s)/ guardian(s) in the implementation of the ITP and data collection.
• Communicate with the lead and Line Therapist(s), APC, and parent(s)/guardian(s).
• Oversee the implementation of the ITP, ensure implementation is based on evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Document time worked in the AAP Online Database.
• Weekly Requirements:

The Consultant is to visit the home approximately once per week and/or every other week.

• Work no more than 90 hours during the client’s plan of care year.
• Oversee the implementation of evidence-based intervention strategies by the Lead and Line Therapists and the client’s family.
• Ensure ongoing education of family members and key staff on strategies used in ABA that should be implemented in the treatment plan.
• Respond to concerns of family members and key staff regarding the treatment plan.
• Provide on-site monitoring of treatment effectiveness and implementation fidelity.
• Provide modification of the treatment plan and assessment information as necessary.
• Update ABLLS-R quarterly as well as Individual Treatment Plan.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, or Special Education OR Must hold a certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA).
• Experience in ABA Therapy.
• Have a minimum two (2) years of experience developing/providing intensive intervention or overseeing the intensive intervention program for children with autism
• Flexible Schedule
• Reliable
• Have enrolled with Arkansas Medicaid to receive a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

BCBA Certification

Experience developing individualized treatment plans

Must be comfortable working with children

Flexible schedule and be willing to work evenings and/or weekends

Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)