Located on the beautiful Oregon Coast, Waterfall Community Health Center has an opening for a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Compensation for this position also includes $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS.
Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Job Category: Behavioral Health.
Wage Classification: Salaried/Exempt.
Location: Coos Bay.
Position Type/Status: Full-time, benefitted.
Travel: Minimal.
Wage: $85,000-$100,795 DOE.
Reports to: Autism Program Manager.
Manages Direct Reports: No
HR Review & Approval: 04/08/2022
Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of Starfish’s autism program manager, the BCBA will function in a team and mission-based setting to conduct a full range of standardized and functional assessment procedures, develop neurodiversity-affirming treatment recommendations, develop individualized treatment and behavior intervention plans that are both evidence-based and trauma-informed, provide supervision and direct implementation of therapeutic interventions, provide ongoing consultation and training for parents and/or caregivers, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, client-centered support services for a diverse caseload for adults, adolescents, and children with ASD.
Duties:
- Adhere to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and support our mission statement while performing assigned duties.
- Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership and Collaborative Communication.
- Conduct initial and on-going assessments for clients on caseload and utilize assessment data to identify the need for services, as well as treatment modality, intensity, and frequency.
- Design and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment data, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed best-practices.
- Maintain caseload authorizations in collaboration with our business/financial services and administrative staff.
- Provide training to parents/guardians on treatment techniques; maintain positive working relations with clients’ families; respond to guardians’ questions in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with comprehensive electronic client files which include assessment results, treatment plans, session notes, data collection, release of information, and other medical documents acquired on behalf of the client.
- Establish a clinical pathway for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Project and quantify the need for additional medical, psychological, social, or therapeutic services for children with autism and assist families in obtaining appropriate referrals as needed for treatment that falls outside of the professional scope of ABA.
- Provide supervision for behavior technicians (BT) and behavior analysis interventionists (RBAI) with and without clients present, in compliance with BACB and BARB requirements.
- Apply feedback regarding case management from the program manager and program staff as appropriate.
- Deliver both direct therapy and supervision of direct therapy hours as needed to establish and maintain continuity of care.
- Maintain a minimum weekly average of 15-20 billable caseload hours for a panel of clients, providing 10-20% supervision through a combination of face-to-face, family consultation, and indirect activities.
- Coordinate with Program Manager to maintain the quality of cases including evaluating skills and behavioral data and implementing data-driven program changes.
- Act as a liaison between area schools, school-based health clinics, integrated behavioral health, social health, and local pediatric providers, establishing regular connections with designated school staff.
- Demonstrate substantial knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and adapt therapeutic strategies to the individual characteristics of the client.
- Maintain the ability to work independently, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, deal tactfully and patiently with clients, establish and maintain records, exercise initiative and judgment, and facilitate effective working relationships with other related agencies, professionals, and citizen groups.
- Support program goals to reduce culture and socio-economic barriers between clients and institutions committed to working with marginalized and diverse community populations.
- Promote individual and organizational integrity by exhibiting ethical behavior to maintain high standards of care.
- Continuously expand knowledge and understanding of community resources and services; facilitate client access to, and assist client in utilizing those services, including coordination with social services agencies.
- Perform any other duties as directed to help drive our vision, abide by our values, and fulfill our mission.
Education and/or Experience and Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
- Maintain compliance with credentialing including active licensure as a clinician.
- Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, private insurance, and other applicable funding sources within the scope of licensure.
- Three (3) or more years experience working in healthcare or a similar setting providing pediatric ABA services, preferred.
- Three (3) or more years experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with ASD, preferred.
- Solid working knowledge of the foundations and applications Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Successful clearance of all federal, and state criminal background check and sex offender search.
- This position may require successful completion of school-based background checks through DHS and the FBI.
Licensures/Certifications:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential required.
- Unrestricted Oregon license administered by the Behavior Analyst Regulatory Board (BARB) to practice Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
- Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification (upon hire).
Immunizations Required:
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
- Able to lift 35 pounds occasionally.
- Exposure to sick people.
- Able to travel as needed.
Benefits:
- CME Allowance Available.
- Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start).
- 7 Paid Holidays. *you must be scheduled to work the holiday to qualify for holiday pay*.
- Medical/Dental/Vision 100% employer paid.
- 401K Retirement Plan 6% match.
- Options for long-term disability.
- $50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life.
- Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount.
- Headspace care employer paid membership.
- We also offer a $5,000 signing bonus for this position.
