Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Acadia Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services on the Specialized Pediatric Unit. You will supervise RBTs and BHAs, train staff, and ensure quality assessments, including ADOS, are completed promptly.

Ideal candidates will have BCBA certification, strong communication, and experience with adolescents, while staying current with treatment advances and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Experience developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with adolescent population.
• Licensed BCBA in good standing with applicable board/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit.
• Provide supervision to RBTs and Behavioral Health Associates.
• Train new staff on ABA techniques.
• Conduct appropriate assessments including ADOS in a timely manner.
• Participate in team meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervision experience

ABA knowledge

Education

BCBA certification

Tools

ADOS

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides quality ABA services to the patients on theSpecialty Pediatric Unit. In addition, the BCBA serves as the professional who develops and implementsongoing services to the staff.

Responsibilities

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 atimely 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 supervisorOTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

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 byfacility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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