Board Certified Behavior Analyst / BCBA
US-GA-AMERICUS
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 166512
Type: Part-Time
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Overview: This is a contract position working in the Dougherty County (Albany, GA) schools, 5-10 hours per week during the school year. Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're a BCBA motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life, we encourage you to apply today! Responsibilities: * Conduct initial/ongoing assessments to meet the needs of the person served * Continue open communication between supervisors; direct care staff members; family members; guardians; collateral individuals regarding the individual's status/progress * Provide a tentative schedule to supervisor of appointments/home visits/observations for the week/month to continue open communication of work progress * Conduct home visits to meet the requirements of in-home observations; chart reviews; staff interviews; data analysis; and to ensure implementation of the program plan is effective and followed per the program * Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as well as other pertinent meetings/appointments to ensure all team members are continuing open communication of the individual's progress * Complete monthly/quarterly progress notes as well as attend monthly/quarterly/PRN (as needed) meetings to discuss individual's progress * Conduct training/in-service training, annually, and as needed to ensure staff and other team members are competent on the implementation of the program plan and/or documentation sheets * Provide follow-up interviews/home visits/observations for continued support for the individual's needs * Be flexible/adaptable to ever changing policies/procedures/status/issues related to the individual in order to support him/her * Have effective record keeping (i.e. monthly/quarterly notes; in-service training; contact information; program plans) to ensure information is readily available to interested parties (i.e. management; surveyor) * Act as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual development goals * Assist in developing procedures for training materials to enhance programs for individuals and ensures program operations are in compliance with established guidelines * Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field * Follow-up visits and monthly/quarterly notes of individual's progression * Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning within the work unit Qualifications: * Must have experience with behavioral intervention, and/or a strong educational emphasis on the principles of learning and developmental psychology