Board Certified Behavior Analyst ($10,000 sign-on bonus)

Job Summary

Conducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within the context of a person-centered system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services.

Essential Job Functions

• Promotes a person-centered approach to treatment: Works with families to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care
• Respects the personal goals of individuals served with ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual served and his/her care providers
• Identifies behaviors that block the person from achieving his/her desired goals
• Develops programs that derive from the individual’s strengths
• Provides family training
• Uses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical intervention
• Affirms the function of behavior
• Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual served, in a timely manner
• Assesses The Function Of Behavior
• Utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior: May conduct a functional analysis of behavior
• Utilizes direct assessment measurement tools current in the field of ABA: VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, ADOS-II
• Determines the contextual influences on behavior: physical environment, staff relationships, physical conditions
• Identifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the behavior(s) targeted
• Makes treatment recommendations according to assessment results and write a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization
• Evaluates And Documents Client Progress And Program Effectiveness
• Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as it is recommended within the treatment plan
• Makes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as needed
• Documents, summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthly
• Creates and updates treatment and discharge plans on a routine basis
• Schedules and heads monthly treatment plan review meetings with all treatment team members
• Prepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports, according to billing requirements
• On an individual client basis, provide initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently:
• Treatment plan procedures
• ABA treatment session expectations
• Data collection and graphing techniques
• Family and related service provider training
• Supports Staff Development
• Mentors behavior therapists who do not yet have certification, and may provide consultation to them on cases that they manage
• Teach/train staff on the principles of behavior
• Teach/train staff on appropriate and efficient methods of data collection
• Teach/train staff on the need for environmental modifications
• Teach/train staff on prevention techniques
• Teach/train staff on antecedents and consequences strategies

Additional Job Functions

• Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served
• Attends meetings as required
• Participates in work groups as assigned
• Completes other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Master’s in a human services field and hold current board certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires Licensure by the Board of Medicine (Virginia only).

Compensation

Starting at $41.86 up to $52.88/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Employee Benefits

• Caring for You, So You can Care for Others: Free meals during shift, as available
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• If you require a reasonable accommodation or need assistance with the application or interview process please contact us at hr@grafton.org
• Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace
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