Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
US-IA-DAVENPORT
BrightSpring Health Services
Req #: 166019
Type: Contractor
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Overview: Provide behavioral and therapeutic support services to consumers. This includes assessment, evaluation, training and education, program planning, support services and clinical services to consumers, families and/or staff. Provides behavioral evaluations, acts as liaison for psychiatric supports, participates in on-going assessments, develops, and monitors behavioral intervention plans, meets with consumers and their families, responds to emergencies, prepares, and submits written reports regularly, maintains caseload files, and participates as a member of multi-disciplinary and professional teams. Provide staff training on implemented programs. Qualifications: Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Must have experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis programming with behavioral intervention. Responsibilities: * Conduct comprehensive assessments of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to evaluate behavior, skills, and needs. * Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. * Design and implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. * Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans to reflect progress and address emerging needs. * Apply ABA techniques to improve social, communication, academic, and daily living skills. * Implement strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote positive behavior changes. * Collect and analyze data on behavior and progress to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions. * Maintain detailed records and prepare reports to track patient progress and communicate with stakeholders. * Educate and support parents and caregivers in understanding ASD and implementing behavioral strategies at home. * Provide guidance on managing challenging behaviors and enhancing communication and social skills. * Work closely with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure a cohesive approach to treatment. * Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and share insights to optimize care plans and outcomes. * Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other direct support staff, providing training and feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery. * Conduct regular performance reviews and offer professional development opportunities for team members. * Engage with community resources and support networks to enhance the client's social and environmental integration. * Ensure that all interventions and practices adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements. * Stay current with developments in the field of behavior analysis and autism treatment, integrating new research and best practices into clinical work. * Address and manage crisis situations effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of the client and others. * Complete and finalize daily clinical documentation within SpringHealth's EHR. * Assist in developing procedures for training materials for staff with the purpose of enhancing programs for clients and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines. * Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field. * Complete monthly & quarterly notes outlining the client's progression through goals. Qualifications: * Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB. * Review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define core issues and draw conclusions. * Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age-appropriate activities/behaviors; understanding of CPT codes/payor rules/regulations/policies; language grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary; and research-based accepted treatment modalities and assessment. * Must have reliable transportation. * Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, infrequent lifting to 50 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, reaching, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, and squatting, walking, and climbing.