(BCBA) Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About the Role

Join Lakeland Behavioral Health System as the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and help lead one of the region's premier adolescent residential treatment programs. The BCBA provides quality ABA services to patients on the Specialty Pediatric Unit and develops and implements ongoing services for staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
• Train new staff on ABA techniques
• Keep abreast of advances in treatment and set appropriate goals for self-improvement
• Facilitate daily team meetings
• Attend staff meetings as required and complete all yearly mandatory in-services
• Provide direct services to patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Conduct appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a timely manner
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures
• Maintain license or certification in good standing
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with the adolescent population
• Skilled and competent to provide services to patients

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility

Schedule

Flexible schedule, with possible weekends or evenings when appropriate.