Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Empower Behavioral Health; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of paid time off annually

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K option

Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500

Paid In Clinic Training

Collaborative and Supportive Company Culture

Job summary

Empower Behavioral Health in McAllen, TX, is seeking a dedicated BCaBA to provide clinic-based ABA services to clients with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role includes supervision of treatment protocols and development of personalized behavior plans.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, a BCaBA certification, and at least 2 years of experience working with children. Benefits include paid time off, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients as assigned.
• Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols.
• Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for clients.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires.
• Evaluate and report client progress toward treatment goals.

Skills

Planning and Evaluating

Problem-Solving

Customer Service - Client/Patient

Decision Making

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

Board certification and in good standing as a BCaBA

Current BCaBA licensure in Texas

Job description

Location

McAllen, TX

Salary

Salary:

Why Choose Empower Behavioral Health (EBH)

EBH was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential.

What Makes EBH Great

• 28 days of paid time off annually
• Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM schedule
• No evenings or weekends
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered
• 401K option available
• Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500
• Paid In Clinic Training
• Dedicated teams to support each clinic - Clinical, Quality, and Operations
• Collaborative, Supportive, & Rewarding Company Culture

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients as assigned
• Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
• Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols
• Maintain BCaBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories
• Obtain and maintain state licensure
• Maintain requirements and training to provide supervision to RBT level staff, as well as provide supervisory experience to those pursuing certifications as applicable
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires
• Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for clients
• Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments
• Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for clients
• Develop and write initial treatment plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines
• Update client treatment plans as required by insurance companies and clinical best practice
• Implement and supervise data collection systems
• Provide behavioral support for clients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting
• Graph and interpret behavioral data
• Adjust treatment protocol based on data
• Evaluate and report client progress toward treatment goals
• Monitor treatment integrity
• Develop and oversee transition and discharge plans
• Evaluate risk and crisis management
• Provide behavior support during interdisciplinary therapy sessions, doctors’ appointments, dentist visits, etc.
• Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed
• Conduct community education trainings as opportunities arise
• Provide school consultation and in-home support as needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ABA literature and attend conferences
• Attend ABA department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings
• Evaluate risk management and crisis management

Competencies

• Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)
• Problem-Solving
• Customer Service - Client/Patient
• Decision Making
• Communication

Education

• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field
• Board certification and in good standing as a BCaBA
• Must obtain and maintain current BCaBA licensure in Texas

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities

Empower Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.