Board Certified Behavior Analyst ( BCBA )

Our new and unique, first-of-a-kind, Center for Autism and Developmental Disorders is seeking to hire an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst with minimum 7 years experience to support existing clientele in an outpatient rehabilitation setting, working with a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners.  Knowledgeable of pediatrics, profound Autism, moderate to severe challenging behaviors, crisis prevention, and other clinic operational practices for ages 3 to 21 including early intervention.  Flexible work schedules can be offered for both part time or full time positions and all positions are onsite. Join our growing team of five (5) ABA Professionals in an envionment with 2 outdoor playgrounds, gardening area, therapy gym and more as we work to support a waitlist of over 100 families in need.   

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledgeable and experienced writing clinical and educational based assessments, writing FBA's, writing BIP's, parent coaching and collaboration, implementing and evaluating individuals with moderate to severe behaviors, developing routine programming on a continual basis, and obtaining authorizations from insurance, including insurance appeals and federal HIPAA regulations.

2. Knowledgeable and experience training RBT staff in behavioral principles and procedures with complex understanding of RBT certification and BACB handbook requirements.

3. Knowledgeable and experienced in supervising future BCBA's candidates in training (supervisees) to earn direct and indirect fieldwork hours.

4. Knowledgeable and experienced in Human Resource matters and professional staff development.

5. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality standards at all times.

6. Experience working collectively among leadership, a multi-disciplinary team, directors, administrative staff

7. Prior experience developing, cultivating and sustaining existing team of professionals who are kind, talented, energetic and creative. 

8. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.

9. Strong knowledge of Technology/Hardware: Use of PC, MAC, IPADs, and TouchIt board technologies.

10. Strong knowledge of EMR / Medical Billing Software for entering notes, billing codes, assessments, client data and more.

11. Familiarity with SC Private insurance, Medicaid and Medicaid waiver practices, payor policies and regulations - preferred

12. Strong working knowledge of Google eSuite Platform: Drive, Calendar, Meetings, Etc.

13. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

14. Strong Organizational, Written and Soft Communication Skills a must

15. Aptitude for Critical thinking and problem solving a must

16. Basic knowledge of Augmentative & Alternative Communication Hi-Tech Speech Devices - preferred

17. Strong Experience in administering VB-MAPP, ABLLS/ABLLS-R, Vinelands, and various other assessments.

18. Clinical and/or Educational Experience working 1:1 with clients/learners

19. Knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) - high technology speech devices

20. Must pass background checks with drug testing & fingerprinting included

DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and job description are not designed to cover or incorporate all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of any employee. Job Position Basics are as follows:

• Perform wide variety of ABA clinical tasks in a diverse group practice and clinical setting
• Implement and supervise all ABA service delivery in the Clinical setting and provide additional support to participants in Center-Based program as needed and pursuant to existing practices.
• Sustain weekly supervision mandates in place
• Manage existing caseload of clients (defined by state medicaid requirements)
• Sustain scheduling and evaluation requirements
• Update weekly reporting requirement for mandates, supervision and training
• Delegate and create therapeutic supplies as appropriate
• Schedule and conduct parent collaboration meetings and progress reviews.
• Assist with charitable duties and tasks related to the charitable organization
• Participate in safety care crisis trainings and department training
• Review and approve EMR entries in the system each week
• Write FBA's, BIP's and DTP's reports and any renewals as required by Insurance payors
• Implement full scale ABA principles and practices.
• Assist with other assessments and clientele as necessary.
• Enforce, assist, train and support internal policies and practices of the organization.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL & JOB EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Certified BCBA in Good Standing with the BACB.

2. Master Degree in Special Education, ABA, or Health & Human Services or related field.

3. Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, ABA, Social Work, Health, Psychology or related field.

4. Minimum of 5 years experience (fieldwork not included) supervising caseload with children and youth with developmental disabilities and Autism in a clinical setting.

5. Crisis Prevention, First Aide and CPR training, preferred (not required) - this training is offered by the Center at no cost to employees

To make application for this position, please provide the following:

1. Salary Preferences, any Relocation Plans, Future Dates of Pre-scheduled vacations and Starting Date

2. Current Resume or CV

3. Redacted work samples

Job Structure Availalbe: Full-time or Part-time, or +/-Saturdays

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location:  100% on site