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Empower Behavioral Health

Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$34,471 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Location:
Schertz, TX Salary:
Why Choose Empower Behavioral Health (EBH)? EBH was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential. The purpose of this position is to provide behavior-analytic services in accordance with the BACB and supervise the work of RBTs, and other various individuals implementing behavioral interventions. All job duties are performed under supervision and guidance by a BCBA. What makes EBH great? 28 days of paid time off annually Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM schedule No evenings or weekends Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered 401K option available Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500 Paid In Clinic Training Dedicated teams to support each clinic -
Clinical, Quality, and Operations Collaborative, Supportive, & Rewarding Company Culture Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients as assigned Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols Maintain BCaBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories Obtain and maintain state licensure Maintain requirements and training to provide supervision to RBT level staff, as well as provide supervisory experience to those pursuing certifications as applicable Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for clients Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for clients Develop and write initial treatment plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines Update client treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practice Implement and supervise data collection systems Provide behavioral support for clients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting Graph and interpret behavioral data Adjust treatment protocol based on data Evaluate and report client progress toward treatment goals Monitor treatment integrity Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans Evaluate risk and crisis management Provide behavior support during interdisciplinary therapy sessions, doctors' appointments, dentist visits, etc. Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed Conduct community education trainings as opportunities arise Provide school consultation and in-home support as needed Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA literature and attend conferences Attend ABA department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings Evaluate risk management and crisis management
Requirements Competencies:
Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management) Problem-Solving Customer Service - Client/Patient Decision Making Communication Requirements for
Education and Experience:
Education:
Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or related field Board certification and in good standing as a BCaBA Must obtain and maintain current BCaBA licensure in
Texas Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities Empower Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.