Behavior Consultant Adult Services - CADD Center for Autism Developmental Disabilities - Days

Full-time (80 hours biweekly)

Weekdays, daytime hours; 8 am to 5 pm

 Sign On Bonus Eligible 

 

General Summary

Conducts descriptive and systematic behavioral assessments for use in home and community-based settings. Provides behavior analytic interpretations of the results with supervision from a BCBA. Designs and implements behavior analytic interventions. Effectively develops and implements appropriate assessment and intervention methods specific to the client's needs. Teaches others on the clients care team to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research. Designs and delivers instruction under the supervision of a BCBA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Ensures that all behavior analytic programming conducted under their supervision by WellSpan Philhaven staff is provided in a safe and ethical manner and that the BC and WellSpan Philhaven staff will train, provide feedback, and/or report to designated authorities if the family or other non-WellSpan Philhaven professionals engage in unsafe or unethical behavioral programming.
• Engages in functional assessment of problematic behaviors as well as assessments of skill deficits, motivating, and other environmental variables in order to increase use of safe and socially acceptable behaviors and decrease problematic behaviors.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the patient of social interaction with the BC.
• Accurately collects and analyzes behavior data to make decisions about treatment interventions.
• Designs treatment plan goals and interventions that are based in research and are aligned with the dimensions of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Seeks out appropriate consultation with other BC’s or BCBA’s when encountering treatment programming that is unfamiliar.
• Oversees and provides training and monitors fidelity of behavioral interventions for family members and other professional staff caring for the patient.
• Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment.
• Understands and designs behavioral plans and programming within the regulatory scope of the service provided.
• Maintains awareness of patient’s history, present status, diagnoses, and treatment plan.
• Provides complete, timely, clear, and legible documentation in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms and maintains the billable expectation of the program.
• Attends treatment team meetings, supervision meetings, trainings, performance evaluations, and other administrative meetings as assigned.

Common Expectations:

• Displays caring, non-judgmental attitude toward each client and family served.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis through interaction with other ABA based professionals as well as ongoing professional development opportunities within and outside of WellSpan Philhaven obtaining at least 12 hours of direct instruction in ABA through BACB credit approved courses or training led by a BCBA each year.
• Demonstrates understanding and respect of client’s environment and culture.

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated Amount: 30% - Traveling to client homes, group homes, day programs, and other settings to support individuals in the community.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Master's Degree in ABA or related field such as Psychology or Education with a specialty in ABA. Required

Work Experience:

• 2 years' experience in working with people with an intellectual disability or autism and experience in developing/implementing behavioral analytic treatment plans. Required and
• 2 years' experience in clinical or counseling psychology, special education, applied behavior analysis, or another related field. Required

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability in the care and management of the unique needs of individuals with developmental disorders.
• Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Visual ability to observe patient behavior and dynamics in order to prepare and review written documentation.