Community ABA Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA)

Subsidiary: The Center for Autism (CFA)

Program: Community ABA

Role Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

The Behavior Consultant (BC-ABA) provides behavioral health services using Applied Behavior Analysis for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in home, school, and community settings to support skill acquisition and behavior reduction in the client’s natural environment. This position develops individualized treatment plans with the family and monitors client progress toward goals. The BC-ABA completes skill assessment measures and functional behavior assessments and oversees treatment plan implementation. The BC-ABA provides supervision and consultation to BHT-ABAs and other stakeholders involved in the planning, design, and implementation of the treatment plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with all team members.
• Develop behavior/treatment plans and/or crisis plans with the child, family, BCBA, and team that are developmentally appropriate and strengths-based.
• Conduct assessments in conjunction with the BCBA and treatment team for incoming and existing service participants.
• Develop appropriate behavioral data collection systems, in conjunction with the BCBA, such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of treatment plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Graph clinical data on active treatment goals to monitor progress and facilitate any changes that need to be made to programming.
• Use clinical outcome measures and individualized data collected regularly to graph and monitor progress, update treatment plan interventions, and develop discharge/aftercare plans in conjunction with the BCBA.
• Support all assigned BHT-ABAs in implementing designed ABA programs by providing supervision in accordance with the CBH ABA Performance Standards.
• Attend interagency meetings to coordinate the design of treatment plans and service recommendations.
• Complete all required documentation in a thorough and accurate manner.
• Participate in identifying discharge planning goals for children and families.
• Travel to a variety of educational and/or home environments to provide services in the client’s environment.
• Ensure compliance with PHMC and CFA policies and procedures, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Provide clinical information to the evaluating psychologist/psychiatrist as required or requested.
• Attend and participate in meetings, training programs, and supervision as required by PHMC/CFA and the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Skills:

• Strong Applied Behavior Analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and conducting FBAs
• Strong data collection skills
• Ability to utilize a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Knowledge and understanding of CASSP Principles
• Understanding of child and family development
• Crisis intervention and management
• Knowledge of DSM-5
• Basic understanding of common psychotropic medications
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Adaptability and flexibility to change activities quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and database management

Training:

• Training in behavior analysis/modification (minimum of 90 hours of coursework prior to hire; 32 hours of BACB-approved CEUs in a 2-year period thereafter)
• Completion of the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS) Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) training prior to hire or within 60 days of start date

Required Qualifications:

• Must be licensed in Pennsylvania as a behavior specialist (LBS), professional counselor (LPC), marriage and family therapist (LMFT), clinical social worker (LCSW), social worker (LSW), psychologist, certified registered nurse practitioner, or another professional authorized to oversee ABA services
• Must also meet at least ONE of the following:
  • Have at least 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services under the supervision of a BCBA or equivalent graduate-level certified professional AND have 40 hours of approved ABA training
  • Have a BCaBA certification or equivalent accredited undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis
  • Have at least 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and 12 college credits in ABA

Preferred Experience:

• One year of verified post-master’s experience in direct care of individuals with autism
• One year of supervisory experience

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.