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Heart & Soul ABA PLLC
BCBA
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What they do
A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$50,395 / year median in Pennsylvania
+20% projected growth
Job Description
BCBA is responsible for supervising and monitoring the comprehensive/focused behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in communication skills, social skills, adaptive living skills, toleration skills, self-regulation skills, behavior reduction, and fine motor/gross motor. The BCBA is ultimately responsible for supervision of ABA services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication. The BCBA maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical Director of ABA Services. The BCBA is an graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals BCBA level provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Clinical Director.
Essential Job Duties:
- Provide supervision to behavior technicians. Supervision includes observing, modeling, coaching, taking data, providing feedback and making recommendations in accordance with the BACB guidelines
- Work collaboratively with building staff to promote positive client behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support.
- Conduct competencies on each behavior technician/RBT within the first 30 days of working with the client and monthly thereafter.
- Conduct regular parent training sessions with parents/caregivers/guardians on specific goals and taking appropriate data
- Engage parents in the process of participating in creating behavior programs for clients in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.
- Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals and parents/guardians.
- Attend IEP, eligibility, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.
- Conduct assessments and reassessments including skills assessments and FBA in accordance with insurance policies and regulations
- Develops treatment plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals.
- Coordinate care with primary care physicians, other professionals at least one time per authorization
- Uphold the company mission and core values at all times
- Provide treatment that is in accordance with BACB's guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines set forth by Heart & Soul
ABA PLLC
- Maintain a professional relationship with clients and providers
- Attend and participate in meetings and professional development activities specified by Heart & Soul
ABA PLLC
- Complete session notes in accordance with insurance guidelines
- Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by Heart & Soul
ABA PLLC
- Manage own schedule and caseload
- Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues
- Communication regularly with Clinical Director regarding client's progress, provider progress, and pertinent issues
- Perform other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who provide ABA services through BCBA services shall meet one of the following: oBe licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services and have one of the following: (i) A certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Licensing Required Education and Experience:
- A masters degree and educational coursework completed in the areas of marriage and family therapy, child development, special education, psychology, or related field. Work Authorization/Security Clearance
- Criminal State Clearance
- FBI Clearance
- Child Abuse Clearance
- Driving Record Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.