BCS Behavior Analyst Trainee Phoenix Clinic

About the role

Intermountain Centers is one of the largest statewide behavioral health and integrated care organizations in Arizona. The Behavior Analysis Trainee (BAT) provides behavior analytic assessment and treatment services to children and/or adults, families, and caregivers while participating in Intermountain Centers Behavior Consultation Services’ residency program as part of the requirements to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services and skills training to children, youth, adults, and their families/caregivers.
• Conducts Skill Based Assessments and develops Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment Plans for clients to secure authorization for services.
• Completes Functional Behavior Assessments and analyzes data to develop Behavior Intervention Plans for clients to secure authorization for services.
• Provides training to family/caregivers and community teams on how to implement teaching strategies outlined in treatment plans.
• Supports parents, caretakers, and/or school staff in working with children and/or adults to achieve positive behavior change.
• Provides regular oversight of ABA programming and member progress using a data collection system.
• Attends team meetings and supervision sessions with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to maintain Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) supervision requirements.
• Completes assigned supervision tasks assigned by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to accrue BACB supervision hours.
• Maintains client files in accordance with requirements and contractual standards.
• Maintains documentation of supervision in accordance with BACB and state licensure requirements.
• Completes progress notes, using the appropriate codes, in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 24 hours of service.
• Completes daily mileage logs and submits them to the supervisor for approval monthly (if applicable).
• Maintains an approved schedule and acceptable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary as it relates to the general nature of the position.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a Master’s degree in a field related to Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Must meet the definition of trainee per Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• One (1) year full-time direct applied experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors or applied behavior analysis experience preferred.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Arizona Driver’s License, 39-month Motor Vehicle Report, and proof of vehicle registration and liability insurance that meets insurance requirements.
• Must possess and maintain Level 1 fingerprint clearance throughout employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification (provided by employer).
• Initial current negative TB test result (provided by employer).

Benefits

• Top-level compensation packages
• Exceptional health, dental, and disability benefits
• Career and compensation advancement programs
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• 401k company match
• Bilingual pay differential
• Holiday, PTO, and employer-paid life insurance
• Clinical licensure supervision and reimbursement
• Evidence-based treatment approaches, training, and supervision