Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Company: Grafton Integrated Health Network
Location: Winchester
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst$5,000 Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance, as neededYou have devoted immense energy to get your certification from the Board. You studied and practiced, and memorized and calculated your data. You can work anywhere. Why would you come to a large residential and educational provider like Grafton?Because this is where the rubber hits the road.The clients we serve are enormously complicated. Their families have not been able to get the services they need, or have not been able to follow through on the services that were provided. The school was overwhelmed by the significance of the persons needs. The community was not able to adequately engage and support this individual. They may have been hospitalized in a facility that was not designed for their special needs. Everyone thought they were nearing the end of the road.Grafton provides solutions.As part of multidisciplinary team you are encouraged to be creative. You are encouraged to take a multi-faceted approach to care. We value behaviorism as much as we value psychotherapeutic techniques. We believe a child with autism can learn mindfulness skills, and develop insights into their behavior. We also believe that trained behaviorists like yourself are the best detectives to help us understand what is driving the cycle.If you are seeking this type of innovative, multidisciplinary, and essentially mission-driven type of practice setting, we think youll be very happy here. You will experience remarkable complexity, met with remarkable creativity.We know that you have a choice. Our benefits are competitive and comprehensive. We value life-long education we want you to continue to grow. Our schedules are flexible (as we are a 24/7 treatment setting). We will provide opportunities for unheard of experiences, like participation in our Ukeru consulting division, which trains organizations throughout the United States and Canada in our approach to care and crisis management. Teams from Grafton have consulted on cases as far afield as Australia (its a very, very long flight). We are engaged in expansion opportunities in Maryland and Minnesota as we speak.Consider us! Be a part of this mission! Direct your talents and skills to those who so desperately need them! Take a look at what our team did for this lad!For formalitys sake, here is our dry as a bone job description:GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE JOBConducts functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment planning within the context of a person-centered, strengths based system of service delivery that values improved life quality for clients receiving ABA services. Ensures that a functional assessment of behavior is completed for each individual, based on his/her own goals for improvement and that assessment is updated according to pre-determined timelines and as needed. Coordinates ABA treatment goals and objectives with broader interventions for clients in the IEP and residential setting. Routinely evaluates treatment plan progress for all assigned clients, and recommends modifications to promote client success in attainment of replacement behavior skills. Mentors behavior specialists who are not yet certified as behavior analysts, as needed. Reports to the Clinical Administrator.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPromotes a person-centered approach to treatment:Works with internal treatment team members to establish an environment supportive of treatment and education across all settings of careRespects the personal goals of individuals served with ultimate goal of improving quality of life for the individual served and his/her care providersIdentifies behaviors that block the person from achieving his/her desired goalsDevelops programs that derive from the individuals strengthsProvides family trainingUses a positive intervention model that minimizes physical interventionAssesses the function of behavior:Ensures that a functional assessment is completed for each individual served, in a timely mannerConducts assessment measures in a variety of settings, to include group home and communityFamiliarizes oneself with and utilizes direct assessment tools to measure behavior:May conduct a functional analysis of behaviorUses appropriate data methods when assessing behavior through direct observation (ABC, time sampling, event recording)Utilizes direct assessment measurement tools current in the field of ABA:VB-MAPPABLLS-RADOS-IIDetermines the contextual influences on behavior:physical environmentstaff relationshipsphysical conditionsIdentifies and writes behavioral goals and objectives based on the function of the behavior(s) targeted for the clients ABA treatment and coordinates with the Program Clinician for broader goalsMake treatment recommendations according to assessment results and write a clinical assessment summary as required for treatment authorization. Coordinates with the Case Manager for service requests and approvals and to receive and share updates about meetings such as FAPT, etc.Evaluates and documents client progress and program effectiveness:Creates data sheets and supervises the collection of progress data as it is recommended within the treatment planMakes adjustments to behavioral goals and objectives as neededDocuments, summarizes and reports on progress data at least monthlyCreates and updates treatment and discharge plans on a routine basisAttends monthly treatment plan review meetings with all treatment team membersPrepares and submits monthly/quarterly treatment plan progress reports, according to billing requirementsEnsures that services are being delivered according to planned service delivery and ensure quality of services. Responsible for completing assigned services and monitoring the service delivery of RBTs.On an individual client basis, provide initial and ongoing training to Behavior Specialist staff assigned to deliver ABA treatment effectively and consistently and provide ongoing support to the Intensive Supports Classroom:Treatment plan proceduresABA treatment session expectationsData collection and graphing techniquesFamily and related service provider trainingSupports staff development:Mentors behavior therapists who do not yet have certification, and may provide consultation to them on cases that they manageTeaches positive behavior support strategies that can be universally appliedProvides insight on how we each influence the people around us with our own behaviorsTeach/train staff on the principles of behaviorTeaches appropriate and efficient methods of data collectionTeaches alternative strategies to avoid the use of physical interventionsTeach/train staff on the need for environmental modificationsTeach/train staff on prevention techniquesTeach/train staff on antecedents and consequences strategiesADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONSParticipates in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of the field and needs of individuals served and to maintain certification with the BACB. Remain within good standing with the BACB and immediately report to supervisor any actions or complaints against their certification.Attends meetings as requiredParticipates in work groups as assignedCompletes other duties as assignedMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEMust have a Masters in a human services field;Hold a current board certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a valid driver's license. Requires Licensure by the Board of Medicine (Virginia only).COMPENSATIONSalary starting at $80,000 annually up to $104,436.80; commensurate with experience and qualifications$5,000 sign-on bonusEMPLOYEE BENEFITSMedical, dental and visionFlexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts401(k), including an employer matchGenerous Paid Time Off planEducation AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term disability (STD)Long-term disability (LTD)As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgivenessGrafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace. #ClinicalGraftonEducationRequiredMasters or better in Human Services or related fieldLicenses & CertificationsRequiredLicensed Behavior AnalystEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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