Job Description
Posted on:
February 6, 2025
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:
- Works with supervisors in the development, implementation, maintenance, and generalization of behavioral change
- Maintains the use of least restrictive treatment guidelines in the implementation of Behavioral Techniques
- Directs program participant contact in effecting behavioral change, primarily in the area of activities of daily living, behavior management and social skills.
- Provides Behavioral Therapy and Active Treatment programming in the residence job site, and within the community on an individual or group basis
- Submits weekly logs indicating objectives, strategies, and results obtained
- Consults with staff, insurance providers, lawyers, service providers post-discharge, and family on treatment recommendations and progress
- Participates in family education and therapy as needed
- Participates in treatment planning with the trans-disciplinary team and attends pre-admission meetings as requested. Serves as a member on the rehabilitation team
- Ensures evaluation, progress, and discharge reports on each program participant are provided in a timely manner
- Completes daily billing summaries on a timely basisoEnsures adherence to accreditation standards and ethics of confidentiality
- Assists in coordination of behavioral programming within all living settings, community settings, and vocational sites as necessary
- Provides support to assigned team
- Trains and consults with staff in behavioral techniques
- Oversees work and trains BIT intern and practicum students
- Participates in Behavioral Research Projects with the facility and Crisis Intervention System (On-call)
- Performs other related duties and activities as required
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree in psychology or related field required
- Five years of experience working with special populations in behavior management
- Experience with behavior analysis within an applied setting preferred Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Board Certification Behavior Analyst (“BCBA”) required