Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Overview

Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst? Master's degree and a BCBA certificiation are required. 

 

Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day!

Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds. We serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

 

PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides quality ABA services to the patients on theSpecialty Pediatric Unit. In addition, the BCBA serves as the professional who develops and implements ongoing services to the staff.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit- Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates- Trains new staff on ABA techniques- Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement- Facilitates daily team meetings- Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services- Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit- Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in atimely manner- Participates in performance improvement activities- Follows all hospital policies and procedures- Must maintain license or certification in good standing- Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate- Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor

OTHER FUNCTIONS:- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:- Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans- Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills- Experience with working with adolescent population- Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).- First aid may be required based on state or facility.

 

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

 

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