Behavior Consultant - ABA

Job Details: Level: Management, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day Shift, SUMMARY The Behavior Consultant–ABA provides clinical services within the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS ABA) program by conducting comprehensive assessments to identify each individual’s strengths, needs, and behavioral goals.

Responsibilities include

collecting, monitoring, and analyzing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) data to evaluate progress and inform clinical decision-making. The Behavior Consultant–ABA develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies tailored to the unique needs of each individual and their family.

In addition, they provide direct ABA treatment, monitor treatment fidelity and outcomes, collaborate with caregivers and interdisciplinary team members, train and support staff and family members in the implementation of interventions, maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, and make ongoing modifications to treatment plans based on data analysis and individual progress to promote meaningful skill development and improved functioning across home, school, and community settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/MAJOR TASKS Conduct and complete Assessments. Complete mandatory training. Attend supervision per IBHS guidelines. Develop the ABA sessions and review clinical protocol. Review data and the analyzation of data. Ensure all program rules and regulations are followed. Develop individualized treatment plans.

Ensure rooms are prepared and stimulus materials match client treatment goals. Monitor and change, if needed, the treatment conditions to ensure child engagement and progress. Provide family support and trainings as needed. Direct and monitor the treatment sessions. Provide ABA services to the child. Ensure data collection is collected accurately.

Analyze data collected. Maintain compliance with IBHS regulations. Work cooperatively with families, caregivers, and team members to provide children with the best care and treatment. Follow Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) guidelines and codes of conduct. Attend team meetings, as needed Understands and adheres to established Excentia Human Services policies and procedures.

Maintains ongoing confidential records of client files. Keep informed of new developments in the field of behavior analysis. Other job tasks as assigned. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Meet with the Clinical Director regularly. Report safety concerns to mandated reporting agencies. Maintain confidentiality as per HIPAA and procedural safeguards.

Other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OCCASIONALLY-0-35% OF TIME FREQUENTLY-36-74% OF TIME CONSTANTLY-75% OF TIME Drive Sit/sit on floor Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 16-50 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs. Lift/Carry/Push/Pull 50-100 lbs. Reach Life/Carry/Push/Pull >100 lbs. Bend Climb Crawl Squat Stand Walk WORKING CONDITIONS Primarily in clinic and home with unknown environmental challenges.

Office time with exposure to toners and ink cartridges; Seasonal displays may include hay, leaves, flowers, pine needles, etc.; Noise level can be high at times. Potential exposure to communicable childhood diseases and/or other communicable diseases. Client may carry fluid or blood-borne pathogens.

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION a. Ability to effectively communicate with individuals served, supervisors, and co-workers, clients and parents of clients using strong and understandable language skills in reading, written work and comprehension. SKILLS (Possess the following): Passion to work with individuals and families. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and professional documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries from parents, case workers, or members of the mental health provider community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to use standard office computer software. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; work; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION Behavior Consultant-ABA: Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services and have one of the following: A certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the equivalent from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a professional with a certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

OTHER Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Act (Act 33) compliance and FBI clearance, NSOR, Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license/ acceptable driving record.