BCBA

Apply for this amazing opportunity if you:

• Are passionate about providing individualized, client-focused therapy that truly helps our clients achieve the goals that are most meaningful to the people we serve.
• Find fun and creative ways to keep teams motivated and engaged in the therapeutic process.
• Can remain calm and flexible when presented with unexpected challenges.
• Are responsive to the needs of culturally, ethnically, and economically diverse families.
• Have access to reliable means of transportation.
• Have a current BCBA certification.

Perks of the Position:

• Being part of a growing team that is dedicated to providing ethical, client-focused ABA to underserved populations.
• Helping to grow and shape the programs and supports we offer our clients.
• Agency support to pursue professional development topics that are interesting to you.
• Tremendous benefits that get better with tenure.
• Rewarding work that is truly meaningful.
• Being part of an established, CARF accredited organization that offers a wide range of services to people of all ages and abilities.

Essentials of the Job:

• Develop and deliver interventions that are client-focused, relevant to their unique interests and goals, and based on the principles of ABA.
• Conduct thorough assessments by implementing a wide range of assessment tools.
• Provide family guidance and supports to help families support their children in their homes and communities while working toward their individual goals.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress across all settings by graphing and analyzing data.
• Adjust treatments based on client response to intervention and clearly communicate changes to the treatment team.
• Produce progress reports and treatment plans that accurately and understandably describe progress to stakeholders.
• Provide coordination of care by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Observe implementation of programming to ensure treatment integrity.
• Provide supervision and feedback to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and BCBA candidates.
• Mentor and support staff by creating and tracking goals while communicating goal progress and providing feedback.
• Participate and lead team meetings regularly.
• Periodically travel to various locations (e.g., homes and community) as part of the oversight of clients’ treatment programs.
• Maintain compliance with BACB standards, agency regulations, and HIPAA requirements.

Requirements of the Position:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.
• Work with integrity and follows the BACB Ethical Code.
• Licensed in the State of Missouri as a Behavior Analyst or ability to achieve licensure.
• At least two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with experience in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Familiarity with the field of early intervention.
• Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit children with ASD.
• Experience writing applied behavior analytic programs and analyzing and graphing data.
• Expertise in all empirically evaluated assessment and intervention strategies related to program and service delivery.
• Understanding of insurance practices within the medical model.

This new program is the only one in the city of St. Louis that accepts Medicaid and is incredibly diverse!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Experience:

• ABA/Autism therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (REQUIRED)

Willingness to travel:

• -MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT