BCBA and/or Bilingual BCBA (Spanish/English)

Position Title: BCBA and/or Bilingual BCBA (Spanish/ English)

Service Area: Ignite Child Development Services, West Allis, WI

Supervised by: Clinic Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The BCBA oversees clinical and operational aspects of delivering Autism intervention, including supervising clinical staff and implementing procedures/processes, training, and quality control for Autism intervention. Creates standards and guidelines for behavioral care services and programs. Oversees the treatment of and works directly with clients with autism spectrum disorder or related conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree and licensure in Behavior Analysis, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Social Work

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certificate required

• Wisconsin Licensed Behavior Analyst required

• 4,000 hours supervising clinicians providing Autism intervention required

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Satisfy all required background checks and comply with the company's drug free workplace policy

• Must be proficient in both Spanish and English (For Bilingual BCBA only)

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the ongoing improvement of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related conditions

• Be able to travel to various program locations and work a flexible schedule. Evenings and weekends may be required

Essential Duties and Functions:

Includes the following and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintain a clinical caseload with a billable services expectation of 25 hours per week

• Independently conduct assessments, devise individual goals, write treatment plans and monitor outcomes for clients

• Build relationships with clients and their families, ensuring an open line of communication with families about treatment progress, concerns or revisions

• Provide one on one direct service to clients and their families

• Educate and train families about effective evidence-based behavior management techniques

• Independently address and resolve concerns from families about treatment or delivery of services

• Supervise, observe, coach, and mentor clinical staff on clinical and behavioral competencies

• Maintain an accurate record of services delivered, time worked, and mileage/expenses incurred

• Manage accurate record keeping of all supervised clinicians providing intervention to clients

• Assess the individual and develop a Functional Analysis and Positive Behavior Support Plan

• Train all clinicians providing intervention to clients to collect data in order to track progress

• Conduct Lead meetings with the family and other involved professionals. Provide communication (email/phone) with people involved as necessary

• Be responsible for each client’s intervention plan including any allegations of HIPAA violations, abuse or fraud

• Be responsible for prior authorizations, proper documentation, accurate billing codes and insurance authorization documentation

Positive Working Environment:

• Respect and honor diversity (race, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, color, creed, national origin, and abilities)

• Treat all co-workers with respect and in a manner that will promote teamwork, productivity and positive working environment

• Represent the organization in a professional manner at all times

• Work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals and/or assigned tasks

• Meet expected outcomes or let supervisor know of any needed direction, support or resources to ensure attainment of expected outcomes

• Participate fully, positively and productively in team meetings to assist in achieving the desired outcomes of the meeting

• Inform team members of important information that will assist in providing quality services

• Follow dress code guidelines to provide an appropriate role model and to represent quality services

• Adhere to internal company policies and procedures as well as external rules and regulations established by governing bodies or contracting customers

Professional Growth & Development:

• Complete Basic Orientation and attend other in-service training as recommended

• Set and achieve performance and development goals as scheduled through the Annual Employee Assessment and Semi-yearly Review process

• Responsible to maintain and keep current licensure and credentials required for the position

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall supervision, direction, coordination, and evaluation of an intervention team. Independently carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems independently.

• Supervise clinical staff in the delivery of Autism intervention, from both a managerial and clinical perspective

• Supervise, observe, coach, and mentor clinical staff on clinical and behavioral competencies

• Independently conduct performance reviews of clinical staff and recommend pay increases consistent with established guidelines

• Independently address performance concerns with clinical staff and administer discipline consistent with Ignite policy

• Serve as an escalation point for resolution of client concerns regarding delivery of Autism intervention

• Train and develop staff and communicate changes in process, program, or policy to them in order to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently

• Partner with intake staff to assess clients and assign cases to clinical staff based on current caseload and client needs

• Oversee effective hiring, staffing, and scheduling to ensure delivery of quality services

Basic and Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the ongoing improvement of services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder or related conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time

• Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job sites

• Must have a valid Driver’s License & Auto insurance

Related Training:

• Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once employed including, but not limited to: RBT, HIPAA, and Mandated Reporter trainings and other company in-services and trainings as directed by supervisor

Hours and Expectations:

This is a full-time exempt salaried position. Full-time BCBAs have a billable services expectation on 25 hours per week.