Applied Behavioral Therapist, Autism Center

About the position

The Applied Behavior Analyst (BCBA) applies knowledge of behavioral methods to help patients living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorders and works with patients with other developmental disabilities. Works to alter a person's behavior and employ a systematic approach to help those they serve to develop better social and life skills; attempts to correct communication, academic, social and behavioral skills depending on the patient's needs and issues. Responsible for updating and presenting data weekly. The BCBA will also supervise Registered Behavior Technicians conducting therapy. Utilizes independent judgment, expertise, and discretion to develop and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of behavioral methods to assist patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Alter a person's behavior and employ a systematic approach to develop better social and life skills.
• Correct communication, academic, social, and behavioral skills based on patient needs.
• Update and present data weekly.
• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians conducting therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans using independent judgment and expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities including individuals with Autism.
• Master's degree in psychology, education, social work or related field.
• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst licensure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with graphing and analyzing data.
• Attention to detail to evaluate the effectiveness of plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to think critically and problem solve.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders in patient's home and/or community.
• Supervisory experience of behavior technicians and ABA programming.
• Experience in Toilet Training, Feeding, and Early Intensive Interventions.