Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About the role

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client treatment from assessment through care delivery
• Conduct initial and follow-up functional, behavioral and developmental assessments
• Develop, oversee and implement client’s BIPs and Treatment Plans
• Serve as the clinical lead on client cases, providing supervision to Behavior Technicians
• Monitor and review client programs to analyze data, measure progress and make necessary changes to the treatment plan
• Observe program implementation, and provide training on interventions as needed
• Work closely with clients and their families providing family training and support
• Meet with primary caregivers to discuss observations and concerns
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and schools to share information and implement best practice intervention programs across settings
• Promote awareness and disseminate information regarding ASD and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) through training and presentations, both on- and off-site
• Attend and participate in team meetings where ideas, success stories, and recent research topics are presented for discussion and use in treatment

Qualifications

• Possess a master’s degree in ABA or a related field
• Have active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Have knowledge of best practices in the treatment of autism
• Have Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in English
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and satisfactory driving record
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of packages, or equipment, and accessing non-barrier free premises
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team approach to develop and implement client treatment plans
• Strong organizational skills, are detail-oriented, able to maintain records, prepare reports and reliably develop timely correspondence related to work
• Able to pass a background check
• The flexibility to work independently when needed, but also enjoy working as a part of the larger team

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of ABA and best practices in treating autism
• Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retailment Plan
• Life insurance, long term and short term disability
• CEU opportunities
• Professional development funds
• Career development opportunities, including Acorn’s Leadership Development Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from our Clinical Advisory Board
• Positive and collaborative environment
• Balanced caseloads and flexible work environment
• Supportive administrative back office

Pay

$81,500 - $101,000

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate client needs and team collaboration