External Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family!
We are seeking a
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst to join our team at our school in Fort Worth, TX .
Position Details
This role is responsible to develop and administer applied behavior analysis (ABA) assessments and intervention for clients. Responsibilities include program development, supervision of ABA services, supervision of staff development and facilitation of training for staff and caregivers, marketing and philanthropic activities to promote and develop the program in Merakey and the community at large. Actively participates on a multi-disciplinary team.
In this position, you will have a direct impact in enhancing a child's ability to succeed. The BCBA will provide support in our home and center-based ABA program. Providing supervision to the Behavior Technicians along with supporting the individuals in our program. Completing VB-MAPPs and assessments for new referrals, re-evaluations, and parent training.Developing child specific program books, including activities and data collection as well as behavioral/crisis plans. Supporting the Behavioral Technicians through implementation of the treatment goals, program book, IPOS, behavioral/crisis plans and documentation.
Conducts supervisory functions of training, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating performance of all assigned staff, such as but not limited to registered behavior technicians, behavior technicians.
Develops and oversees all behavioral treatment programs to meet the varied needs of clients
Identifies individual needs for treatment using skill acquisition, assessments and functional behavior assessments.
Develops comprehensive, individual behavior treatment plans for individuals with autism and related disorders
Provides required supervision for treatment plan implementation by staff (those individuals working directly with clients).
This will include but not be limited to:
Direct supervisor of treatment of activities; frequency of supervision determined on a case by case basis and as defined by the BACB guidelines.
Regular consultation with therapist and caregivers, to review treatment progress and modify treatment plan, as needed
Oversees all data driven processes related to progress documentation and advises changes to treatment planning when progress is lacking
Conducts consultation with therapists/direct support to review progress and modify treatment plan, if needed
Directs intervention with the child, as needed, when therapist is unable to manage client's behaviors, and/or little treatment progress is documented, and to model more effective intervention strategies.
Earn: $76,000 per yr
Req:91732
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!
We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Minimum of a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Texas Licensure - BCBA
At least 1 year of experience preferred providing ABA services.
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