Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA)

Description

Northpointe is a Community Mental Health (CMH) organization providing services to individuals with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance abuse disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities across Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties in the UP of Michigan. Northpointe itself was established in 1995 but has roots as a CMH dating back to 1964. Our presence can be found through remote emergency services, in school and home-based programs, and in clinical and residential home settings.  

Job Purpose

We are looking for a passionate, driven individual to join our team as an Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCaBA) within our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) department serving Iron, Menominee, and Dickinson counties.  This role is offered on a full-time salaried basis and is based at our offices in Menominee, MI.

This position will primarily work within the Autism Program designing, implementing, training, and monitoring applied behavior analysis interventions but may be assigned to other appropriate clinical cases for the provision of ABA, including but not limited to developmentally disabled children and adults. The individual functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team and services are delivered both in an outpatient clinic setting and in-home. The Behavior Analyst Assistant will have responsibility for direct oversight of ABA services delivered by paraprofessionals 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Conducts functional behavioral assessments.
• Develops applied behavior analysis plans and   interventions
• Implement ABA plans and oversees the   implementations of plans by paraprofessionals. Collects and analyzes behavioral treatment   data, modifies treatment plans as needed.
• Trains parents, caregivers, and paraprofessionals   in the implementation of ABA plans.
• Consults with and assist clinical staff regarding   service delivery and coordination of clinical cases. Assists clinical staff   in the development and implementation of effective People/Family Centered   plans.
• Maintains timely and accurate client records and   prepares reports in accordance with agency policy.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations to children and   adolescents resulting in treatment recommendations.
• Consults with parents, guardians, foster parents,   schools, home providers, medical facilities and other community agencies   regarding the placement and treatment of individuals receiving services.
• Provides liaison, consultation, and mental health   education services for community agencies and resource persons.
• Implements clinical practice in accordance with   principles of evidence-based practices and in particular ABA treatments.

Requirements

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• BCaBA Certification
• Must meet MDHHS qualification as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
• Meet qualifications set in Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.