Board Certified Behavior Analyst

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV seeks a BCBA to deliver ABA assessment and therapy for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities in clinic, home, school, and community settings. The role includes training parents, teachers, and staff on ABA principles, supervising Behavioral Technicians, and conducting functional and VB assessments.

You will develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and collaborate with pediatric professionals while

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required.
• State and federal background checks as applicable.
• Three years of ABA experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA therapy to children in clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Train and supervise parents, teachers, and staff on ABA principles and behavior modification.
• Provide training and supervision to Behavioral Technicians.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments/analyses.
• Conduct verbal behavior/language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R).
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other pediatrics.
• Assist with administrative tasks and ABA program compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Consult on and supervise internal/external research projects as directed by BCBA Supervisor

Skills

BCBA

ABA Therapy

Team Collaboration

Medical Terminology

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

BCBA certification

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

To provide a range of applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment and clinical services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• 2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1. Three (3) years of experience providing ABA services to children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. Master’s Degree in relevant field of study.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• 1. Provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• 2. Provide parent, teacher, and staff training on the principles of ABA and behavior modification.
• 3. Provide training and supervision to Behavioral Technicians.
• 4. Conduct functional behavioral assessments/analyses.
• 5. Conduct verbal behavior/language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R).
• 6. Develop individualized treatment plans (e.g., goals, objectives, and interventions) and monitor client progress towards goals.
• 7. Consult and collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other pediatric disciplines.
• 8. Assist with administrative tasks and oversight of the ABA deportment (including ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for session notes, treatment plans, supervision, treatment authorizations, RBT requirements, etc.).
• 9. Participate in Continuous quality improvement efforts
• 10. Consult on and supervise internal and external research projects as directed by BCBA Supervisor

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.
• 2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.
• 2. Must like and be comfortable with change.
• 3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.
• 4. Must be well organized.
• 5. Must possess efficient time management skills.
• 7. Understanding of medical terminology.
• 8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.
• 9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• 11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.