(BCBA) Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Missouri is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services on the Specialty Pediatric Unit. You will develop and implement programs, supervise RBTs and staff, and train new team members to ensure high-quality care for adolescents.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments (ADOS and others), participating in performance improvement, and aligning with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with working with adolescent population.
• Skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit.
• Provide supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates.
• Train new staff on ABA techniques.
• Keep abreast of advances in treatment and set goals for self-improvement.
• Facilitate daily team meetings.
• Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services.
• Provide direct services to patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit.
• Conduct assessments including ADOS and other specified assessments in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain license or certification in good standing.
• Flexible schedule; possible weekends or evenings when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Behavior Intervention Plans

Staff supervision

ABA techniques training

Adolescent population experience

Communication skills

Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification

Tools

ADOS

Job description

Join Lakeland Behavioral Health System as the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) and help lead one of the region's premier adolescent residential treatment programs.

Purpose Statement

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides quality ABA services to the patients on the Specialty Pediatric Unit. In addition, the BCBA serves as the professional who develops and implements ongoing services to the staff.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
• Trains new staff on ABA techniques
• Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
• Facilitates daily team meetings
• Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
• Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a timely manner
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures
• Must maintain license or certification in good standing
• Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
• Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor

Other Functions

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with working with adolescent population
• Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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