Project Hope Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Job DetailsJob Location: Willowbrook Clinic - Willowbrook, IL 60527Position Type: Part Time EveningsEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $70.00 - $75.00 HourlyJob Category: Applied Behavior Analysis / ABAPosition Summary:

The BCBA is responsible for managing a caseload of clients providing Applied Behavior Analysis services. They are responsible for the development and maintenance of client’s ongoing therapy programs. The BCBA is also responsible for consistent parent training, as well as mentorship and training for the RBTs on their caseload.


Essential Functions:


Assess incoming clients for treatment using various assessment tools, and provide a clinical recommendation for weekly treatment hours based on client need
Develop individualized therapeutic programs to address client goals, drawing heavily from NET principles
Maintain all client programming to ensure it is current, accurate, and reflective of each client's active treatment plan and clinical goals.
Support RBTs via mentorship and training for children on their caseload
Provide supervision for 5-10% of an RBTs supervision hours
Direct work with clients, always being ready to model a skill for an RBT or client
Complete and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports in accordance with practice guidelines
Coordination of care with other professionals and disciplines
Supervision of at least 1 student earning their BCBA fieldwork hours, if necessary
Mentor and train new team members as requested by Clinic ABA Director 
Participate in weekly meetings with the clinic’s ABA team, as needed
Maintain targeted caseload

QualificationsRequired Education, Experience and Credentials:


Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Experience working in a clinic setting



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to mentor and develop RBTs and future BCBAs
Competence with a variety of computer applications
Familiar with a wide variety of ABA assessments


 

Personal Attributes:


Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families 
Development mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement 
Passion for working with children with special needs 
Dedicated clinician with a passion for quality outcomes rooted in education, training and development
Accountable for personal behavior and performance
Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
Honest and transparent communicator
 


Work Environment and Physical Demands:


Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy 


 

Travel Requirements


Minimal travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.


 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.