Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Complex Behavior - Marcus Autism Center

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization for children in Atlanta is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to provide behavioral services to clients and families. The ideal candidate will design and implement treatment programs, supervise clinical staff, and maintain communication with caregivers. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a related field and at least 2 years of experience working with developmental disabilities. This role emphasizes collaboration, training, and effective communication to ensure quality care and support for children and families.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders.
• Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment.
• Experience supervising others and providing training.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements behavioral assessment and treatment programs.
• Coordinates case management activities and trains parents.
• Conducts day-to-day supervision and training of clinical staff.
• Maintains appropriate communication with caregivers and outside agencies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize and manage time

Knowledge of normal/abnormal growth and development

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

Tools

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides behavioral services to clients and families either directly or through the supervision of staff in accordance with the needs of the ages of the population served. Provides parent, teacher, and staff training and consultation. Monitors effectiveness and implementation of behavioral protocols in clinic, home, school, and other community settings.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavior disorders
• Experience in behavioral assessment and treatment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supervising others and/or providing training and consultation

Education

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

Certification Summary

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to organize and manage time and manage multiple tasks
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of normal/abnormal growth and development throughout the age continuum

Job Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and monitors comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs (for both behavior reduction and skill acquisition) for children, families, and community caregivers.
• Coordinates case management activities and trains parents or other caregivers to implement treatment programs.
• Designs and implements comprehensive behavioral assessment and behavioral treatment programs (for both behavior reduction and skill acquisition) in school, home, and other community settings.
• Provides consultative services to parents, teachers, and other clinical/educational personnel, trains staff as needed, and coordinates home and school communication.
• Conducts day-to-day supervision and training of clinical staff.
• Prepares for and utilizes departmental supervision with supervisor and attends supervision sessions prepared with case files and up-to-date treatment plans and protocols.
• Conducts self responsibly and ethically, comes to work in a timely manner, and maintains appropriate therapist-patient relationships.
• Completes all paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate contact and communication (e.g., phone, email, progress notes) with caregivers, outside agencies, and schools regarding treatment, development of treatment plans, and goals/objectives.
• Completes tasks related to the conduct of clinical services.
• Keeps up to date with research related to cases and uses findings in an appropriate manner to augment treatment planning.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1920 Briarcliff Rd NE

Job Family

Board Certified Behavior Analysts