Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

About the role

Works with patients, family members, and caregivers of people with autism spectrum disorders to apply principles of learning and behavior to describe how particular behaviors occur in context; plans and executes interventions to change these behaviors if they are maladaptive or to teach new behaviors that are needed for independent functioning. Works with patients in family context for parent coaching and with patients in small toddler group setting.

Responsibilities

• Teaches toddler group programs for patients with autism spectrum disorder.
• Uses naturalistic developmental behavioral intervention (NDBI) strategies for intervention with patients with autism and parent coaching.
• Writes programs for behavior support.
• Writes goals and objectives and data sheets for intervention.
• Maintains active and supportive communication with patients and families regarding progress, problems, services, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Counsels patients with autism spectrum disorders on inpatient and outpatient units.
• Performs internal and external public education programs, which may include periodic in-service presentations.
• Participates in educational and in-service programs.
• Provides consultation for patients with autism spectrum disorders on inpatient and outpatient units.
• Documents care provided in accordance with regulatory requirements, hospital policies and professional standards.
• Attends patient care conferences and other related meetings.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Maintains high standards of ethics.

Requirements

• Master's Degree
• 1 - 3 Years working with young children with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
• Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA).
• NY State Licensure in Behavior Analysis.
• Qualified Personnel as defined by the New York State Early Intervention Program (speech language pathologist, school psychologist, social worker, special education teacher, TSHH, etc.) and NYS licensure in that field.

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses an understanding of, and practices, cultural sensitivity with diverse groups while providing direct services.
• Proven ability to work independently and as an effective and collaborative member of a team.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to empathize.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

$82,400.00 - $90,700.00

Schedule

Weekly Hours: 35.00