BCBA - Early Intervention Clinic

POSITION SUMMARY: The BCBA/LBA is responsible for providing behavioral analytic services to individuals receiving early intervention services to achieve significant change in the client’s areas of need and behaviors. The BCBA/LBA will develop, plan, and implement strategies to reduce behavior and acquire skills. Formulate and implement ABA treatment based on a sound integration of theory and practice; engage in special projects, research, and consultation; and teach in an interdisciplinary setting. Responsible for the oversight of services provided to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of quality that have been established by the organization and relevant regulatory bodies. The BCBA may provide Clinical Supervision, RBT Supervision, and Board Supervision to RBTs, and/or BCaBAs/LaBAs

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is performed primarily indoors at the administrative office.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock (cooking, cleaning, assistance in activities of daily living, etc.). The employee is also occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be high during a resident’s crisis.

Travel for this position occurs between locations, outside training, conferences, etc., as required.

ACCESS TO PHI/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: This role will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and confidential information, consisting of, but not limited to financial information, employee relations information, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations, or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could result in the organization incurring loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impacting its reputation.

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Integrity and Professionalism: Operates with professionalism and integrity in all aspects of role, including interactions with coworkers, clients, and external contacts. Communicates in an open, honest, respectful, and consistent way. Demonstrates humility, sharing recognition and fault equally. Treats all employees as equal contributors.

2. Collaboration and Teamwork: Works cooperatively to achieve common goals by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, sharing knowledge, and building consensus. Shows willingness to understand, respect, and support alternative perspectives, opinions, and ideas. Willing contributes to other teams a Subject Matter Experts, shares knowledge with others. Recognizes contributions of others and gives credit when credit is due.

3. Client/Customer Focus: Establishes and nurtures strong, sustainable, and collaborative relationships with clients; both internal and external. Actively seeks to understand and exceed internal/external client’s needs. Seeks and uses input and feedback to strengthen internal/external customer relationships and to improve outcomes. Engages the internal/external customer as a partner in delivering service.

4. Innovation and Initiative: Voluntarily looks for better ways to get things done and/or generate new ideas; acts on own without waiting for direction. Shows interest in learning new skills and performing new tasks. Sees beyond the “tried and true”; avoids staying a comfort zone. Identifies ways to incorporate new practices into existing framework.

5. Adaptability: Responds positively to changing circumstances by altering behavior to better fit different situations. Willing makes appropriate changes in work methods/processes. Overcomes obstacles to achieve results. Adjusts timelines, results, and expectations appropriate to changing needs.

6. Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions. Respects confidentiality – appropriately handles confidential information. Meets or exceeds agreed upon expectations; follows through on commitments. Accepts responsibility for positive and negative outcomes of work.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/Key Accountabilities: (Other duties and projects will be assigned, as necessary.) 

1. Coordinates regularly with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency in clinic-wide procedures, programming, and teaching principles.

2. Design, implement, and manage evidence-based ABA services (intervention, assessment, staff training, etc.), maintaining 90% efficiency and meeting billable expectations.

3. May serve as an RBT, BCaBA/LaBA, or Behavior Specialist supervisor as outlined by the BACB and BHA policies. 

4. Ensure that all staff have the necessary tools, resources, and information to perform their respective duties.

1. Collaborate with all necessary internal team members (i.e., Operations, Manager, Vice President of Clinical      Services, Clinical Director, BCBA, BCaBA, preceptor, RBT).
2. Implement day-to-day programming as applicable to each client’s treatment plan.
3. Develop behavioral support plans and programs based on assessment and baseline data.

8. Implement the client’s approved behavior plan and programs.

9. Provides and schedules parent training consistently.

1. Comply with all company policies regarding data collection and the review, saving, and modification of plans. 
2. Comply with all company policies regarding  client documentation and programming. 

12. Prepare and create materials for programming as needed.

13. Communicate with the Operations Manager, BCBA/BCaBA, Preceptor, and RBT as appropriate regarding clinical observations, individual specific concerns, and programming needs as appropriate.

14. Ensure a clean, safe, attractive, and functional learning environment.

15. Attend training and meetings as required by BHA.

16. Maintain proficient understanding and working knowledge of ABA.

17. Meet outlined requirements as outlined by the BACB, licensing board, and BHA policies to maintain current certification and licensure. 

18. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the behavior services.

19. Collaborate in the development, administration, and coordination of department policies and procedures to ensure the best standards are maintained.

20. Participate in the company’s Ethical Committee as available. 

21. Participate in the company’s collaboration meetings as available. 

22. Provide training and guidance to employees on ABA and how to adopt a behavior-analytic approach.

23. Provide therapeutic sessions to clients utilizing evidence-based practices.

24. Record billable services on the company's platform, following all regulatory and company policies. 

25. Conduct crisis evaluation and triage to assist in abating crises.

26. Request authorization, conduct assessments, write treatment plans, and complete proper billing requirement documentation as outlined in BHA policies. 

27. Work in collaboration with other professionals (SLP, OT, School).

28. Document history, assessments, and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.

29. The assigned caseload will consist of 87% direct services to clients (i.e., direct supervision, program modification, parent training) and 13% indirect administrative time.

Other Duties

1. Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational      initiatives, as assigned.
2. Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to      company policy.
3. Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for completing time reports on or before      the defined due date. 
4. Communicate if there has been a modification to their certification or licensure status that would      impact their qualifications as a BCBA/LBA. 

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 

1. Required company training.

2. Training deemed necessary by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate-level certification in behavior analysis from a recognized program.

BACB certification.

KS and MO State License through the KS and MO Behavior Analyst Advisory Boards. 

Proof of completion of the 8-hour supervision course.

2 years of experience working with individuals within an early intervention behavioral clinic setting, preferred.

At least 6 months of experience working with individuals in an educational and/or clinic setting. 

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. 

Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent/sound judgment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: General note: When moving residents or other heavy items, please make sure to ask for assistance if the task you are trying to complete requires more than one person. For a full definition of any terms used below, please consult with your HR team.

Seldom (1–5%): Balancing, crawling, pinching.

Occasionally (6-33%): pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion. Medium to heavy work: Exerting 50-100+ lbs. occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Frequently (34-66%): Sedentary to light work: Exerting 10-20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Continuously (67-100%): Walking, sitting, typing, talking, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Hearing, and visual acuity are required for the position (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus). If required by position “driver status”, the employee must maintain visual acuity adequate to operate a motor vehicle. 

Machines, Tools, and Equipment:

Seldom (1 –5%):  Hardware tools and automobile (driver status only).

Occasionally (6-33%): Cooking tools, copier, shower, fax, calculator, cleaning tools, 

Frequently (67-100%): Computer, writing instrument and telephone.