What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavior Specialist position at Mission Autism Clinics?
Job Summary
- Oversee all aspects of clinical programming for identified caseload
- Complete new client intakes
- Conduct initial and on-going assessments based on individual needs of client
- Design, implement, and monitor all components of a client’s individualized treatment plan
- Conduct functional assessments of problem behavior and develop behavior intervention plans
- Supervise and train clinical staff to implement client’s treatment plan with integrity
- Perform fidelity checks and provide feedback to Behavior Technicians
- Provide training and instruction to parents on behavioral strategies and implementing ABA teaching methods in the home and community settings
- Complete accurate and timely reports
- Assist Lead BCBA with management of team of Registered Behavior Technicians
- Attend organization meetings and trainings
- Provide coverage for direct therapy sessions for callouts and PTO
- Participate in the interview process for Behavior Technicians
- Lead initial training and onboarding for new Behavior Technicians
- Assist with completion of initial and ongoing RBT competency assessment
- Lead team and clinic-wide trainings
- Develop and complete all Behavior Technician training plans
- Maintain all documentation requirements as identified by the IBHS and BACB
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
- Behavior Specialist License from the state of PA required; maintain licensure
- Minimum of two years of experience in the field of ABA working with children with Autism and other developmental disabilities
- Familiarity with a variety of assessment types including the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP
- Experience creating individualized treatment plans with an emphasis on skill acquisition
- Experience analyzing problem behavior and creating individualized intervention plans to reduce problem behavior
- Must be able to obtain RBT certification within 90 days of hire
- Ability to work 1:1 with children and young adults by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques across a variety of settings including home-based, clinic-based, and school-based environments
- Ability to work in a fast-moving, always changing environment, and willingness to do whatever is needed to achieve our company’s mission
- Must be able to pass a PA state and FBI background check, PA child abuse clearance and drug screen
- First Aid/CPR certification is required and must be maintained during your employment
- Must have a flexible schedule including availability from 8:00am-6:30pm on weekdays
- Ability to stand and move for 75% of the day
- Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the workday
- Office environment – may be exposed to loud noises when children are present
- Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours