Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA

Linke Resources; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Life insurance

Job summary

An organization specializing in youth support is seeking a full-time professional to provide crisis stabilization and behavioral analysis services. The ideal candidate must hold a Master's degree and BCBA certification, have experience with behavioral support plans, and be able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Sociology, Guidance and counseling, or Social Work.
• At least one year of experience in Behavior Support Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Flexible full-time work week as directed by manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement behavioral support plans.
• Train and supervise support staff in behavioral methods.
• Conduct ongoing training and review intervention plans.
• Coordinate with staff, youth, families, and outside agencies; attend treatment team meetings.
• Document information and interventions per DCF, Medicaid, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Respond to crises and provide interventions as needed, including restraints if required.
• Review and contribute to policies on behavioral support and planning.

Skills

Behavioral assessment

Crisis intervention

Training and supervision

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Tools

Behavior Support Plans

Functional Behavioral Assessments

Job description

Overview

To provide crisis stabilization and assessment services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for 5 youth ages 13 to 18 living in a community based residential setting. To provide training and supervision to support staff to enable the youth to develop adaptive skills so they can live, learn, and participate in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assess behavioral needs using functional behavioral assessments, develop and implement behavioral support plans, assess and modify plans in response to changing behavioral health needs of individuals served.
• Provide hands-on and administrative training by supervising the general behavioral needs of each individual served while promoting a person-centered approach to behavioral supports.
• 10 hours per week per youth should be dedicated to implementation of behavior support interventions and activities.
• Interact with support staff and administration to ensure continuity, accurate timely documentation and coordination of care.
• Document information and interventions in accordance with Department of Children and Families (DCF), Medicaid and requirements.
• Communicate effectively with manager, support staff, youth, families and outside agencies as appropriate. Participate in person-centered treatment team meetings including monthly treatment team meetings. Attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Provide training for individuals served in the areas of managing behavioral needs.
• Conduct on-going training for support staff on specific behavioral support methods and plans related to the specific needs of the individuals served.
• Review the implementation of approved treatment plans/programs.
• Respond to crises and provide interventions as needed, including but not limited to hands-on restraints if required.
• Review pertinent records of individuals on a need-to-know basis, while following HIPAA (Health Information Portability Accountability Act of 1996) guidelines.
• Recommend policies and procedures on behavioral support/intervention/planning as new methods become available.
• Participate in appropriate professional growth and continuing education opportunities.
• Works with each individual's treatment team, Child Family Team (CFT) and all other interested parties to build self-esteem and social capitol for each individual served.
• Be on-call as directed by agency administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Sociology, Guidance and counseling, Social Work, or other behavioral science program.
• At least one year of experience in the development and implementation of Behavior Support Plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and related assessments (preference assessments, reinforce assessments, etc.).
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Ability to work a flexible full-time work week as directed by your manager to meet the needs of the program and youth in our care.
• Able to physically intervene in a crisis.
• Valid unrestricted Driver's License with a good driving record.

Benefits and Schedule

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k with match
• Life insurance