Board Certified Behavior Analyst BCBA

Friendship-House; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Friendship-House is seeking a licensed clinical professional to provide direction for behavioral health services for children, youth, or young adults in Scranton, PA. You will develop and revise individualized treatment plans, oversee implementation, and consult with treatment teams on ITP progress.

The role requires applying ABA-based assessments and interventions, coordinating with the ABA Clinical Director, and ensuring timely documentation in the EHR.

Formación

• Requires licensure as a mental health professional (psychologist or equivalent).
• BCBA or behavior analysis certification preferred.
• Clearances and background checks required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clinical treatment per ITP across assigned caseload.
• Develop and revise ITP; coordinate with treatment team.
• Apply evidence-based ABA assessments and interventions.
• Identify external resources and coordinate with ABA Clinical Director.
• Train treatment team on concepts and interventions.
• Maintain consistent communication and document communications.
• Manage time, schedule, and team coordination.
• Complete encounter forms and EHR-based documentation timely.
• Maintain client records per good clinical practice; schedule treatment conferences.
• Generate client assessments and treatment plan reports in agency format.
• Coordinate updates and ensure quality of each report.
• Maintain competency via continuing education and supervision.

Conocimientos

ABA knowledge

Clinical supervision

Team coordination

Documentation

Educación

Licensed Psychologist

LPC/LMFT/LCSW

BCBA or behavior analysis certification

Herramientas

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Descripción del empleo

To provide clinical direction of services to a child, youth or young adult, develop and revise the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP), oversight of the implementation of the ITP and consultation with a child’s, youth’s or young adult’s treatment team regarding the ITP. For BA position – requires application of ABA based assessments and interventions and the development of behavior plans which include teaching methods for caregivers, teachers, BHT-ABA’s and other relevant stakeholders.Responsible to provide clinical treatment as indicated in the child, youth or young adult’s ITP across assigned caseload for hours indicated monthly.Responsible for utilizing applicable evidence based assessment and treatment protocols and intervention to address presenting problems across targeted goals and objectives.Responsible for identifying resources and clinical problems that require other professionals and or service entities and collaborating with ABA Clinical Director to assist the client with access.Responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to treatment members which includes training on specific concepts and interventions in order to transfer skill.Responsible to maintain consistent and effective communication across team members and document communication.Responsible for independent management of time, schedule and coordination of team members when necessary.Responsible for timely and accurate completion of encounter forms and clinical documentation in the Electronic Health System to confirm the completion of scheduled appointments within the stated time frames of the Department.Responsible for maintaining client records in accordance with good clinical practice, scheduling, and sharing periodic treatment conferences for each child to the treatment team.Responsible for completing and generating client assessments and treatment plan reports that are in the agency format written with clinical efficacy and accuracy.Responsible to be the coordinating person for each child’s treatment plan including ensuring regular updates and the quality of each report.Responsible for maintaining competency within scope of practice via continuing education and supervision as scheduled by the ABA Clinical Director.Be a Licensed Psychologist, Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT). Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Behavior Specialist (LBS) or Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CNRP) AND have a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysisOther: Current FBI Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Check, Valid Driver’s License.Other: Must be able to pass a Pre-employment Physical and Drug Test.