(BCBA) Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services on the Specialty Pediatric Unit in Missouri. The role includes supervising Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates, and training staff in ABA techniques.

You will conduct assessments, participate in team activities, and contribute to performance improvement while maintaining licensure and hospital policies. Flexible scheduling may include weekends or evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with adolescent populations.
• Ability to provide supervision and training to staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing ABA programming on the Pediatric Unit.
• Supervise RBTs and Behavioral Health Associates.
• Train new staff on ABA techniques and safety protocols.
• Lead daily team meetings and participate in in-services.
• Provide direct ABA services to patients on the unit.
• Perform assessments (e.g., ADOS) in a timely manner.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and licensure requirements.

Skills

ABA programming

Staff supervision

Adolescent population experience

Verbal/written/interpersonal skills

Assessment administration

Education

BCBA certification

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training

First aid certification

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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