BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST (BCBA)

Reports to:  Director of Clinical Services       Department: CAS       
Status:        PT, Non-Exempt or FT, Exempt    Salary Range:$52,000-72,000 FT / TBD PT   
Updated:    09/01/2012                                  Approved:      CEO

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities in home, school, and/or clinic-based settings. The BCBA responsibilities include assessment, development of individualized goals and related behavior/treatment plans, ensuring treatment efficacy, client safety, adherence to internal policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance and documentation required by various funding sources, including medical insurance.  Provide ongoing hands-on training, support, and supervision of direct care staff and parents/guardians in ABA, program implementation, treatment protocols, and data collection to ensure overall quality and consistency of service provision. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential Function include but are not limited to:
-Supervision of individual clinical programs and staff to ensure treatment efficacy
-Assessment utilizing various developmental/behavioral tool(s) to determine current skills and areas of need
-Development of objective, measureable goals and individualized behavior/treatment plans across domain areas
-Writes clinically sound, professional, and data-based assessments, update reports, and intervention plans
-Provides supervision, training, motivation, leadership, and support to direct care staff at various levels
-Conducts parent/guardian training in ABA principles and hands-on program implementation
-Provides accurate reporting of client data, progress towards goals, session notes and time
-Reviews, approves, and signs treatment plans
-Adheres to requirements of funding sources for documentation, program design, and treatments protocols
-Functions as liaison between the organization, families, employees, and funding sources
-Lead/attend required organizational and client meetings
-Responsible for meeting productivity requirements set forth in annual budget
-Adheres to overseeing licensure and/or BACB’s guidelines for ethical and responsible conduct
-Ensures regulatory compliance across various state, federal, and medical insurance funding sources
-Adheres to Capitol Autism Services’ policies and procedures
-Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
-Certified by the Behavior Analysts Certification Board (min of MA/MS in psychology, education, or related field)
-Minimum of 1 year direct experience and program development with children and/or adolescents with ASD
-Minimum of 1 year experience conducting Functional Behavior Assessments
-Minimum of 1 year supervising and managing direct care staff

SPECIAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:
-Able to pass DOJ background/fingerprint screens; provide proof of negative TB test or chest x-ray
-Strong clinical, supervisory, organizational, time-management and leadership skills
-Ability to maintain composure, problem solve, and demonstrate flexibility
-Ability to maintain customer service orientation and professionalism in all interactions
-Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills across individuals
-Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
-Ability to communicate clearly, write professionally, collaborate, and present self professionally
-Proof of valid California drivers license and auto insurance
-Reliable transportation and ability to travel within Organization’s service area
-Fluency in Microsoft Office and the Internet; ability to read and write the English language
-This position requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and visual acuity, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

BENEFITS: (if working more than 30 hours per week)
-Medical, dental, basic life insurance and AD&D (portion paid by employer)
-Vision, voluntary life and AFLAC insurances available
-Paid Time Off (PTO)
-410K Plan