Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

***$3,000 Sign on Bonus You have devoted immense energy to get your certification from the Board. You studied and practiced, and memorized and calculated your data. You can work anywhere. Why would you come to a large residential and educational provider like Grafton? Because this is where the rubber hits the road. The clients we serve are enormously families have not been able to get the services they need, or have not been able to follow through on the services that were provided.The school was overwhelmed by the significance of the person's needs.The community was not able to adequately engage and support this individual.They may have been hospitalized in a facility that was not designed for their special needs.Everyone thought they were nearing the end of the road. Grafton provides solutions. As part of multidisciplinary team you are encouraged to be are encouraged to take a multi-faceted approach to care.We value behaviorism as much as we value psychotherapeutic techniques.We believe a child with autism can learn mindfulness skills, and develop insights into their behavior.We also believe that trained behaviorists like yourself are the best "detectives" to help us understand what is driving the cycle. If you are seeking this type of innovative, multidisciplinary, and essentially mission-driven type of practice setting, we think you'll be very happy here.You will experience remarkable complexity, met with remarkable creativity. We know that you have a choice.Our benefits are competitive and comprehensive.We value life-long education - we want you to continue to grow.Our schedules are flexible (as we are a 24/7 treatment setting).We will provide opportunities for unheard of experiences, like participation in our Ukeru â„¢ consulting division, which trains organizations throughout the United States and Canada in our approach to care and crisis management.Teams from Grafton have consulted on cases as far afield as Australia (it's a very, very long flight).We are engaged in expansion opportunities in Maryland and Minnesota as we speak. Consider us!Be a part of this mission!Direct your talents and skills to those who so desperately need them!Take a look at what our team did for this lad! GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE JOB Conducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within the context of a person-centered system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services. Ensures that a functional assessment of behavior is completed for each individual, based on his/her own goals for improvement. Coordinates the work of the support team in developing and utilizing treatment plans that target long-term goals and short-term objectives based on the functional behavior assessment.Routinely evaluates treatment plan progress for all assigned clients, and recommends modifications to promote client success in attainment of replacement behavior skills. Mentors behavior specialists who are not yet certified as behavior analysts, as needed. Works under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.Reports to the Clinical Program Manager. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Promotes a person-centered approach to treatment: Works with families to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of care Respects the personal goals of individuals served with ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual served and his/her care providers Identifies behaviors that block the person from achieving his/her desired goals Develops programs that derive from the individual's strengths Provides family training Uses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical intervention Assesses the function of behavior: Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual served, in a timely manner Conducts assessment measures in a variety of settings, to include home and community Familiarizes oneself with and utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior: May conduct a functional analysis of behavior Uses appropriate data methods when assessing behavior through direct observation (ABC, time sampling, event recording) Utilizes direct assessment measurement tools current in the field of ABA: VB-MAPP ABLLS-R ADOS-II Determines the contextual influences on behavior: physical environment staff relationships physical conditions Identifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the behavior(s) targeted Make treatment recommendations according to assessment results and write a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization Evaluates and documents client progress and program effectiveness: Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as it is recommended within the treatment plan Makes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as needed Documents, summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthly Creates and updates treatment and discharge plans on a routine basis Schedules and heads monthly treatment plan review meetings with all treatment team members Prepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports, according to billing requirements On an individual client basis, provide initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently: Treatment plan procedures ABA treatment session expectations Data collection and graphing techniques Family and related service provider training Supports staff development: Mentors behavior therapists who do not yet have certification, and may provide consultation to them on cases that they manage Teaches positive behavior support strategies that can be universally applied Provides insight on how we each influence the people around us with our own behaviors Teach/train staff on the principles of behavior Teaches appropriate and efficient methods of data collection Teaches alternative strategies to avoid the use of physical interventions Teach/train staff on the need for environmental modifications Teach/train staff on prevention techniques Teach/train staff on antecedents and consequences strategies ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Participates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served Attends meetings as required Participates in work groups as assigned Completes other duties as assigned MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in a human services field and hold current board certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a valid driver's license. Requires Licensure by the Board of Medicine (Virginia only). COMPENSATION $63,502 - $83,491 Commensurate with experience and qualifications EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Medical, dental and vision Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 401(k), including an employer match Generous Paid Time Off plan Education Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness COMPENSATION Based upon experience If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at or . Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace. #ClinicalGrafton

Created: 2024-11-05