Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Site-Based ABA
13 days ago
Bridgeville
$4,000 Hiring Bonus! Position Summary: The Behavior Analyst – ABA, in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs and directs the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, which is individualized to each child/adolescent and to family needs. The Behavior Analyst – ABA identifies individual goals and ABA interventions. While maintaining some direct contact with child and family, the position primarily provides assessment, program design, training, supervision, and monitoring rather than direct therapy. When questions or conflict around behavioral paradigms arise in other systems, such as school or community, the incumbent may participate as a consultant in special child-centered, family-focused meetings along with the therapist. The position will also provide clinical supervision of services provided by the Behavioral Health Technician ABA. The position will also provide clinical supervision of services provided by the Behavioral Health Technician – ABA. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in ABA, psychology, education, special education, or a related field. Experience: Prior ABA experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications & Clearances: Required: BCBA and Licensed in PA as one of the following: • Psychologist, • Professional Counselor (LPC), • Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), • Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), • Social Worker (LSW), • Act 33/34 Clearances, • FBI Clearance, • Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License Wesley Family Services offers the following benefits: ALL EMPLOYEES: • Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges, • Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility, • Employee Assistance Program, • Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply), • WFS Wellness Center, • myStrength, • Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance FULL TIME EMPLOYEES: • 10 paid holidays + paid Celebration Day, • 15 paid time off days 1st year, 20 paid time off days 2nd year, continues to increase, • Tuition reimbursement for qualifying courses of up to $2,000 per semester or course ($6,000 per fiscal year maximum reimbursement), • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of work), • Two weeks paid parental leave, • Employer paid life insurance, • Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance, • 401k plan with an employer match of up to 4% - eligible after 1 consecutive year of service Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy., • Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported., • Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture., • Ability to work as part of a team to collaborate with multiple team members within different child serving systems., • Knowledge of ABA and childhood mental health diagnoses and behavioral conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorders., • Ability to assess, interpret, effectively document, and report data relevant to treatment goals., • Effective communication skills., • Ability to demonstrate professionalism within all aspects of conduct, appearance, and language., • Ability to work independently., • Ability to travel locally on a constant basis. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Develops individualized treatment plans and monitors the implementation of the plans., • Designs behavior modification systems and specific behavior plans, using the principles of ABA, that are individualized for each child/adolescent., • Completes initial and ongoing assessments, such as functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, and language acquisition assessments., • Maintains progress notes in required clinical documentation format for each consumer on case load., • Maintains 30 day reviews, progress notes, data analysis, data collection methods, and other required paperwork or reports., • Meets with child, family, Behavior Consultant – ABA (BC-ABA), Behavioral Health Technician – ABA (BHT-ABA), Assistant Behavior Consultant – ABA (ABC-ABA), Case Manager, Supervisor, MCO, school officials, and other treatment team members as required., • Reports a child/adolescent’s progress at treatment team meetings, including an overview of data as it relates to progress in multiple life domains, specific symptoms, problems, needs, and plans for continued treatment., • Completes incident reports, as required, and follows mandated reporter guidelines for reporting suspected abuse., • Monitors the implementation of treatment plans by the BC-ABA, ABC-ABA and BHT-ABA as applicable., • Maintains confidentiality of all clients as well as following HIPAA laws., • Assists with daily living skills such as hand washing, toileting, and feeding as designated by the individual treatment plan., • Attends any DPW or private insurer’s mandatory trainings for BA., • Provides clinical oversight of BC-ABA, ABC-ABA, BHT-ABA, and guidance of treatment plan., • Tracks utilization of hours monthly., • Must maintain the minimum billable hours and productivity requirements as required by program., • Must maintain variable/flexible schedule, which may include evenings and weekends, as needed by clients., • Receives bi-weekly supervision from assigned Supervisor., • Performs initial on site supervision as needed/requested by Supervisor for any case/staff., • Performs group and on-site BC-ABA, ABC-ABA and BHT-ABA supervision as needed/requested by Supervisor. How to Apply: You can initially apply through LinkedIn to submit your resume. You can also go to our website to complete the Wesley Family Services application at: wfspa.org/careers Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture. WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, military/veteran status, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal law.