Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Laurel Heights Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care facility in Atlanta is seeking a full-time BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide staff training. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and BCBA certification. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Certified and maintain credentialing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA in good standing.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments.
• Develop and train staff on behavior intervention plans.
• Build and maintain positive family relationships during treatment.

Skills

Behavior Analysis Techniques

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

Job description

Overview

Laurel Heights Hospital is seeking a BCBA (BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST) (FULL-TIME). Join our talented team of professionals as we work to provide the most effective treatment utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake evaluations including functional behavioral assessments and skills assessments.
• Demonstrates understanding and the ability to apply principles and techniques of ABA and provide direction to other staff in their implementation.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Develops behavior intervention plans and individual treatment plans/programming to include both behavior reduction and skill acquisition. Responsible for the training and fidelity of interventions.
• Provides training and supervision to RBTs.
• Completes RBT competency assessments and reassessments.
• Responsible for continued competence and professional growth of RBTs during weekly consultations, providing written feedback, supervision meetings, and additional trainings as needed.
• Ensures supervision hours of RBTs meet the requirements of the BCBA
• Builds and maintains positive family/caregiver relationships throughout the course of treatment.
• Trains parents, caregivers and ABA technicians who implement plans with children and families on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Graphs data, adjusts strategies as needed to ensure progress, and provides routine progress summaries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master\'s degree in applied Behavior Analysis
• Certified and maintain credentialing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA in good standing.

Additional information

The ideal candidate has exceptional oral and written communication skills; legible handwriting; ability to maintain information as highly confidential; telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face-to-face; familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred; skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization; skills in prioritizing and in managing time; problem-solving skills; use of appropriate social skills, including demonstration and respect for staff and patients; empathy toward children and adolescents; basic knowledge of child growth and development preferred; experience working with children with autism; skill in following behavioral plans necessary; able to respond to children/adolescents in a consistent and caring manner, consistent in maintaining professional boundaries; willingness to seek supervision in this regard when necessary.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Mental Health Care