Location: , TN
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00/year
Why Choose Empower Behavioral Health (EBH)?
EBH was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential.
BCBA’s work closely with our patients and families to provide an unparalleled level of service through compassionate and knowledgeable care, in combination with the intensive nature of our individualized program.
What makes EBH great?
Small Caseloads (6-8)
Heavy emphasis on clinical quality
Dedicated teams to support each clinic: Clinical Quality & Operations
28 days of paid time off annually
Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM schedule
No evenings or weekends
Work-from-home options once a week
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered (& many more)
401K option available
Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500
Incentive bonus program for all clinical staff
DoorDash and Calm Business subscriptions upon hire
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients and families
Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols
Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires
Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for patients
Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments
Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for patients
Develop and write initial treatment plans and update plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines
Implement and supervise data collection systems
Provide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting
Evaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals and oversee transition and discharge plans
Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed
Attend department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings
Maintain BCBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories
Obtain and maintain state licensure
Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts
Requirements
Competencies:
Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)
Problem-Solving
Customer Service – Client/Patient
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management
Written and Oral Communication
Requirements for Education and Experience:
Education:
Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field
Board certification and in good standing as a BCBA
Must obtain and maintain current BCBA licensure in Texas
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions (i.e., patient eloping)
Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e., block aggression, move furniture)
Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patient
Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior
Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical managementMust be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed
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