Board-Certified Behavior Analyst

Job Description

Description:

Why Choose Empower Behavioral Health (EBH)?

EBH was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential.

BCBA’s work closely with our patients and families to provide an unparalleled level of service through compassionate and knowledgeable care, in combination with the intensive nature of our individualized program.

We are now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for BCBAs at our McAllen clinic!

Come join our mission!

What makes EBH great?

Small Caseloads (6-8)

Heavy emphasis on clinical quality

Dedicated teams to support each clinic: Clinical Quality & Operations

28 days of paid time off annually

Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM schedule

No evenings or weekends

Work-from-home options once a week

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered (& many more)

401K option available

Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500

Incentive bonus program for all clinical staff

DoorDash and Calm Business subscriptions upon hire

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients and families

Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols

Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires

Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for patients

Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments

Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for patients

Develop and write initial treatment plans and update plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines

Implement and supervise data collection systems

Provide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting

Evaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals and oversee transition and discharge plans

Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed

Attend department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings

Maintain BCBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories

Obtain and maintain state licensure

Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Requirements:

Competencies:

Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)

Problem-Solving

Customer Service – Client/Patient

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Written and Oral Communication

Requirements for Education and Experience:

Education:

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

Board certification and in good standing as a BCBA

Must obtain and maintain current BCBA licensure in Texas

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions (i.e., patient eloping)

Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e., block aggression, move furniture)

Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patient

Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior

Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical management

Must be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed

EBH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Full-time