Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Altoona

KLM Careers; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in Altoona is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide support in Applied Behavior Analysis. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder and hold board certification. Responsibilities include collaborating with families, guiding technicians, and conducting assessments. Strong communication skills and ABA expertise are essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have Board Certification (BCBA) and be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.
• Profound understanding and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals and families in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Guide Registered Behavior Technicians in service delivery.
• Complete assessments and develop reports within timelines.

Skills

Board Certification (BCBA)

Behavioral Analysis Expertise

Effective Communication Skills

Collaboration & Teamwork

Supervision & Training

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Altoona

Must be a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder.

The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, functional analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adhere to and support all policies and procedures, providing necessary training for Registered Behavior Technician and communicating these expectations to parents, service providers, and funders as necessary.
• Follow all clinical policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate openly with the Program Manager regarding a) availability and limits to experience and knowledge set regarding client needs, b) concerns affecting delivery of services, and c) other issues requiring attention.
• Collaborate with families and other service providers to enhance and integrate intervention (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs, schools, other medical/therapy professionals), communicating verbally and in writing and attending meetings as needed.
• Complete assessments and develop reports within designated timelines, following clinical policies and using the behavior plan template as designed.
• Guide BCAAs as to the responsibilities performed with each client.
• Attend all scheduled meetings held at Center whether scheduled in person or online. If unable to attend, initiate communication with the National Clinical Director to get information and resources provided.
• Provide oversight for Registered Behavior Technician on a 1:1 basis working directly with clients - in accordance with the BACB, funding, and Center guidelines, to include documentation requirements.
• Maintain documentation of services in accordance with the funder's requirements utilizing the appropriate reporting formats and submitting within the timelines required.

Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards, applicable state, local and Federal laws and/or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Providers of behavior analysis must have licensure or certification on active status at the time services are provided.

Other Requirements

Behavior analysts must possess additional skills to be successful in their role. These include strong verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving, and competency in using a computer to access information and navigate the online system. They must be in good physical condition. They must also have the social skills to work collaboratively with families and service providers and provide effective training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1. Do you have Board Certification (BCBA): This is a mandatory requirement and the foundation for the role.
• 2. Do you have Behavioral Analysis Expertise: Profound understanding and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including conducting functional analyses, assessments, and implementing behavior acquisition and reduction procedures.
• 3. Do you have Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to collaborate with families, other professionals, and staff. This includes the ability to train and guide Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
• 4. Do you have Collaboration & Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with families, interdisciplinary teams, and other service providers to create integrated intervention strategies (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs).
• 5. Do you have Supervision & Training: Providing oversight and guidance to RBTs and other staff while ensuring proper training on behavior intervention strategies.
• 6. Do you have Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of HIPAA laws, state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards to ensure compliance.
• 7. Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.