Careers

Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

As part of Mireles Autism & Behavioral Center, it is the responsibility of the BCBA to conduct various descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments (e.g., functional analyses) and skill-based assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, etc.). The BCBA then provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results and designs comprehensive ABA treatment plans based off of evidence-based practices and behavior analytic research literature. The BCBA provides training and supervision to Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians, and other responsible parties tasked with the implementation of behavior analytic interventions. The BCBA then supervises and monitors treatment progress of a client through data-based progress monitoring. The BCBA also provides training to parents/guardians and other responsible parties for the client.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possess a minimum of a Masters degree or national equivalent with a major in psychology, special education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field of study is preferred.
• Have obtained certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as verified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Handle aggressive, disruptive, property destruction, self-injurious behaviors of clients
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and parent/guardian
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Job Duties:

• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
• Oversee ABA programs and provide parent training and support
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book (including writing programs and creating materials)
• Running monthly clinic/progress meetings with parents/guardians
• Conduct behavioral and skills assessments and design treatment programs for clients
• Work with and oversee Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians to implement individualized treatment plans as per agency standards and BACB requirements
• Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (e.g., Catalyst)
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Knowledge of medical billing for ABA and navigating insurance is preferred
• Communicate client progress and cases to Clinical Director
• Be able to work with a diverse team of professionals to provide the best behavioral services possible to clients
• Attend staff trainings and agency meetings
• Other job duties as assigned by Clinical Director

Behavior Technician

Job type:

• Full-time
• Part-time

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) will provide therapy based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children and adults with Autism and related developmental disabilities in a clinic-based and/or home-based setting. RBTs will implement top quality behavior modification programs through one-on-one therapy, collect data electronically or on paper, assist with parent training, and coordinate with other team members to offer a valuable service to our clients and families. RBTs are under the direct supervision of our Outpatient Behavioral Services (BCBA) Supervisor.

Responsibilities:

• Administers, conducts, evaluates and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP, Vineland) and functional assessment measures
• Implement individualized goals and objectives for home-, community-, and center-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data
• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or teacher training and consultation
• Is responsible for participating in individual weekly supervision meetings with the Outpatient Behavioral Services Supervisor.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Outpatient Behavioral Services Supervisor.
• Maintains billable caseload and documents billable hours according to state and federal regulation
• Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner

Additional Functions:

• Actively communicates MPHS outreach efforts to community
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences deemed to be beneficial to their development and role at MPHS
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of MPHS
• Develops and implements any data collection necessary to conduct approved research
• Work Remotely