Behavior Analyst - Complex Behavior Program

Job Description

Provides direct clinical care to clients and caregivers, using evidenced-based, behavior analytic treatment procedures, structured assessments, and developmentally appropriate norms.

Designs the applied behavior analysis intervention services for each client by assessing needs, developing goals, designing teaching procedures, addressing biopsychosocial barriers to treatment, and using culturally mindful practices, under the supervision of supervising Psychologist.

Aids in submitting prior authorizations, behavioral assessments, and behavior analytic treatment plans.

Serves as a supervisor to BCBA Candidates and Registered Behavior Technicians, ensuring documentation of supervision is completed. Trains staff to implement designated teaching procedures for each client.

Conducts parent training according to parents' priorities and addresses the questions and concerns of parents. Serves as a liaison between the CASD and the client's other service providers or school district personnel.

Conducts and attends in-service trainings, peer review, other intra-agency, supervisory activities, and assists with community outreach events and trainings.

Protects child’s right to confidentiality and maintains appropriate relationships with the client, family, and other professionals.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct clinical care to clients and caregivers, using evidenced-based, behavior analytic treatment procedures, structured assessments, and developmentally appropriate norms.
• Designs the applied behavior analysis intervention services for each client by assessing needs, developing goals, designing teaching procedures, addressing biopsychosocial barriers to treatment, and using culturally mindful practices, under the supervision of supervising Psychologist.
• Aids in submitting prior authorizations, behavioral assessments, and behavior analytic treatment plans.
• Serves as a supervisor to BCBA Candidates and Registered Behavior Technicians, ensuring documentation of supervision is completed. Trains staff to implement designated teaching procedures for each client.
• Conducts parent training according to parents' priorities and addresses the questions and concerns of parents. Serves as a liaison between the CASD and the client's other service providers or school district personnel.
• Conducts and attends in-service trainings, peer review, other intra-agency, supervisory activities, and assists with community outreach events and trainings.
• Protects child’s right to confidentiality and maintains appropriate relationships with the client, family, and other professionals.

Education Requirement

Master’s Degree in psychology, behavior analysis, special education, speech, or a related field, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Certifications

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), required.
• Certification as a Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), required.
• Certification in Marcus Crisis Prevention Program safety training and other safety protocols within 60 days of employment.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, peers, and community representatives.
• Ability to provide and manage behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Experience

• Two years of experience specializing in the care and management of autism spectrum disorders, required.
• One year of experience as a Behavior Analyst, Case Supervisor, Senior Registered Behavior Technician, or a similar position, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
• FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements

• Implementing MCPP and safety protocol strategies.
• Talk on phone/in person.