Devereux - Malvern, PA
posted 15 days ago
About the position
Do you want to join a team of professionals that strives to keep abreast of research and offers compassionate services designed to uplift and care for the youth population? Do you have a passion working with adolescents who have behavioral and emotional needs? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Part-Time Board Certified Behavior Analyst has its Advantages! At Devereux as a BCBA for our Mapleton Intensive Program (MIP) you will impact the individuals in our care by creating an environment which promotes strength, recovery and resilience by addressing a variety of complex emotional and behavioral challenges for girls ages 12-16 at the time of admission. We're looking for someone with a flexible schedule to work about 20hrs a week.
Responsibilities
- Assess, develop, and oversee the implementation of Behavior Support Plans and skill building programs, which includes monitoring the progress of assigned individuals.
- Conduct appropriate assessments (including functional behavioral assessments, VB-MAPPs, ESDM, and/or other analyses to assess developmental needs and deficits) to develop or modify BSPs, as well as determine the efficacy of each plan.
- Serve as a member of the individuals' Interdisciplinary Team and train staff in the necessary techniques so that plans can be correctly implemented.
Requirements
- Masters' or Doctoral degree in psychology, special education or related field.
- Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA or BCBA-D) required.
- Strong applied behavior analysis skills and experience working with children/adolescents/adults with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, significant challenging behaviors, and/or emotional/behavioral disorders.
- Demonstrates proficiency conducting functional behavior assessments, writing Positive Behavior Support Plans, and evaluating plans for effectiveness across multiple client environments.
- Ability to conduct effective staff and parent/family training.
- Strong skills in behavioral consultation and performance management.
- Ability to review and interpret existing behavior analytic research and contribute to the design and implementation of applied research projects.
- Experience and training in effective behavioral supervision techniques and the ability to provide BCBA supervision as needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license must be maintained.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in leadership and development of ABA programs.
- Involvement in research and conference attendance/presentations.
- Participation in the ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program.
Benefits
- $1,000 sign on bonus (for external applicants only)
- Hourly rate of $50.00
- Free continuing education (CEs) to maintain BCBA credentials.
