Assistant Clinical Director - BCBA

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 -80,000

The NEEDS Center has an opening for an Assistant Clinical Director/BCBA who will ensure the quality of the residential, and center-based programs by directing the clinical services and programs for Adults with developmental disabilities with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a full-time opportunity in the Merrimack valley and North Shore of Massachusetts!

Responsibilities include:

Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans for assigned caseload

Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and write progress reports

Provide instruction, support, and feedback to Direct Support staff with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors

Conduct Functional Assessments and Functional Analysis for all challenging behaviors

Review program effectiveness, make recommendations, monitor data collection, and chart progress

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Master's Degree in a related field

A current BCBA Certification/License required

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a setting that utilizes programming based on the principles of applied behavior analysis

Experience with the following: completing functional behavior assessments, authoring behavior support plans, creating program materials, providing training and supervising direct services to individuals

Experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder required

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Must have a valid driver’s license

Macintosh and PC literacy required as well as experience with program related software including, Excel, Word, etc.

The NEEDS Center specializes in providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There is a particular emphasis on providing services to individuals with interfering challenging behavior and/or dual diagnosis. The NEEDS Center’s philosophy is rooted in the tenets of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Positive Behavior Support (PSB). The services and supports provided by the NEEDS Center draw on the best of both disciplines in order to assist individuals to become as independent as they can be.

Benefits Include:

Health insurance

Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b

Generous PTO (time is fronted after 30 days) and your birthday off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Company iPhone, iPad, and laptop all provided

Professional liability insurance

Financial support on professional license and certification renewal

Free access to our on-demand training library with opportunity to earn CEU’s

Clinically supportive environment with regular opportunities to meet and collaborate with NEEDS Center BCBA’s and supervisors

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