Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

The mission of Metrocare is to serve our neighbors with developmental and mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. Our agency is committed to quality individualized, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of children, families, and adults that we serve.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide Assessments and evaluations as necessary for individuals served including but not limited to Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills, Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment and Placement Program.
• Develop clear behavior reduction plans based upon the hypothesized function of the challenging behavior.
• Develop clear skill acquisition programs and targets based upon results of skill assessment.
• Data analysis and monitoring of intervention plans.
• Hands-on implementation, monitoring and adjustment of intervention plans.
• Provide mandatory parent and caregiver training to individuals families enrolled in the program.
• Provide staff training to the Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS)/Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) who are implementing the behavioral treatment of the individual.
• Provide clinical training, supervisor, and tracking to ensure RBT staff are maintaining the RBT credential.
• Participate and collaborate in treatment plan meetings, ARD meetings, and other planning meetings as needed.
• Ensures that Skills Assessments are updated every 6 months (VB-MAPP) and follows job flow to have those entered the spreadsheet for tracking.
• SUBMIT FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF TREATMENT IN A TIMELY MANNER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHILD'S FUNDING SOURCE.
• Effectively communicates with Program Manager concerns and suggestions to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Models courteous and professional behaviors and interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivers 24 hours of billable service per week.

Competencies

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards, and applicable state/federal laws
• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, and respect for confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

Qualifications

• Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Minimum of one year experience in delivery of ABA to the autism population.
• Experience working with children ages 3 to 12.
• Experience with Autism specific ABA/PBS program development and training.

Benefits Information And Perks

• Certified Board Analysis (LBA) with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
• Bi-annual training in CPR and annual training in SAMA.
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year.
• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary.
• Many other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free. No Recruitment Agencies Please.