Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Overview

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) seeks candidates for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position.  The BCBA Clinician II will be hired to work in the Behavior Support Services (BSS) Clinic. Applicants with a focus in these areas are encouraged to apply:

• Challenging behavior
• Functional analysis
• Skill building
• Systems level clinic operations

Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah.  This is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month fiscal year position.  Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Identifying appropriate patients for BSS waitlist and/or providing appropriate referrals
• Overseeing BSS-specific/DHHS training and compliance requirements for all staff, students, and faculty
• Completing or assisting with insurance prior authorization (PA)/request/renewal documentation
• Providing supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)® to meet certification requirements
• Reviewing progress notes for accuracy/completion/feedback
• Assisting in administrative clinical operations (e.g., ordering needed materials/supplies)Reviewing BSS-specific consent forms with new caregivers/patients (as needed)
• Scheduling and/or communicating with insurance companies regarding denied PAs/scheduling peer-to-peers (as needed)
• Supporting continuity of care for patients who require severe behavior services that may require billing of T codes
• Participating in SCCE administrative meetings (e.g., compliance, directors meeting, BSS clinical meetings, interprofessional education seminar, etc.)
• Providing administrative assistance to billing, onboarding, Client Care Representatives, etc. (answering questions, fixing issues, training, etc.)
• Participating in weekly meetings with Doctoral student BCBA®s to go over cases
• Carrying a caseload to support 20 billable hours per week
• Assisting other BSS BCBA®s in meeting case responsibilities (as needed)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or a closely related field
• Current BCBA® certification
• Current Utah licensure (or ability to secure licensure by hire date) as a Licensed Behavior Analyst
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team setting
• Demonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities
• Comprehensive understanding of ASD-specific and behavioral health medical terminology including familiarity with ABA billing codes as outlined by the ABA Coding Coalition

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in ABA or related field 
• Experience in assessment and intervention for reducing challenging behavior
• Experience providing early intervention to children with ASD

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Current curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Cover letter describing qualifications for the position to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities. 

 

The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE; https://cehs.usu.edu/scce/) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across several programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions.  Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy), and applied