Job Description
Job Title: Behavior Analyst (BA) FLSA: Exempt *If part time then Non-Exempt Reports To: Administrative Director and Clinical Director of IBHS Department: IBHS Summary The Behavior Analyst (BA) brings an enhanced level of knowledge and expertise in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis when delivering the service of Behavior Analytic Treatment through the ABA program. The goals of the BA are to provide clinical direction of services to the identified child, youth, or young adult; along with developing and monitoring the Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP). The BA applies their specialized knowledge to assess the individual's behaviors, design a behavioral intervention program, and monitor the implementation of non-aversive behavioral change methods. The BA makes changes to promote progress based on the data observed and collected by members of the treatment team. The BA will also lead the treatment team and will strive to develop collaboration among all treatment team members. Laurel Life. BA's will address specific needs of the individual and family in a manner that encourages child and family autonomy so that services can be effectively reduced and discontinued when the individual's behavior improves and stabilizes. Our goals are to integrate the individual into the community as well as equip the family with the necessary skills to maintain improvements demonstrated by the individual while receiving services. Laurel Life. staff will strive to establish collaboration within the family, promote a family's ability to function as a cohesive, independent whole, and improve the quality of the family and individual relationships. In addition to the details and requirements for the employee listed below, Laurel Life. expects the employee be committed to incorporating principles of trauma informed care in all areas of service delivery. Commitment to these principles in trauma treatment will be required through attendance in trainings and use of identified evidence-based practices. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Provide Behavior Analytic Treatment service to assigned caseload working in home, school, and community settings. Develop individualized behavior modification treatment plans and supervise the implementation of the plans; completing functional analysis when indicated. Maintain progress notes for every billable contact. Prepare professionally written summaries and documents describing a client's behavior and progress in achievement of treatment plan goals. Design and direct the implementation a behavioral intervention plan for the identified child. Complete regularly occurring data reviews. Participate in interagency treatment plan meetings as needed. BA will provide clinical oversight to Behavioral Health Technician ABA (BHT-ABA) at the location of behavioral interventions on a routine basis. BA will work closely with the BHT-ABA to ensure treatment goals are being implemented accurately. Interaction with the BHT-ABA can be held at any location where behavioral interventions take place (school, home, and/or community). BA will provide supervision to any assigned RBT's according to Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Standards. Develop cooperative relationships with community agencies that will facilitate treatment services provided to all clients. Work as a positive team member supporting the team's mission and goals, consistently working in a trusting and cooperative manner with fellow team members and supporting the team's common operating approach. Accepts professional responsibility and serves as a role model for positive, pro-social behavior; modeling respect, responsibility, integrity, empathy, impulse control, emotional self-awareness, and professional boundaries. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth by attending all required meetings, trainings and organizational trainings. Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA's)- collect, quantify, and analyze data. Facilitates team meeting to discuss data and findings. Fine tunes IBHS prescriptions based on levels of need. Administer skills assessments and utilizes teaching/skill building curriculum (PEAK, VB-MAPP, Denver Model, ABLLS-R, etc.) Attends both individual and group supervision. An individual who provides behavior analytic services will complete at least 16 hours of training annually that is approved by the PA Department of Human Services as outlined in the individual training plan. Candidate will have to successfully complete and maintain certification of ESPI training. ESPI techniques a