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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Lead in Kennewick, Washington
Job Details Job Location Kennewick - WA Position Type Full Time Salary Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage Up to 25% Description Program Description: An Applied Behavior Analysis program at Catholic Charities provides intensive services including a Day Program model which serves children aged 2-5 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in a comprehensive clinic-based model, group services, and early intervention model. A Positive Behavior Support framework is used to develop tailored services and treatment plans to meet individual children and families' needs. The services will include; Functional Behavioral Assessment and treatment planning for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services, parent training, and a conducting a therapeutic day program. Position Summary: This Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Lead is responsible for the implementation of services for children with a diagnosis of ASD from a Center of Excellence by using ABA principles including functional behavioral assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, as well as supervising Behavior Technicians who are providing one-to-one services based in the Day Program. This position is supervised by the ABA Program Manager and works collaboratively with Speech Language Pathologist, BCBA interns and other allied specialists providing services for children with ASD. He or she is also responsible for parent training and successfully transitioning the child into the home and school environment. Responsibilities: Provide ABA Services within the Day Program and meet program, funding, and HIPAA requirements. Ensure assessments and treatment plans are submitted and approved by the Managed Care Organization (MCO) or other funding entities. Observe confidentiality and compliance with HIPPA Standards in all aspects related to program, staff, and families. Report any suspected child abuse or neglect according to policies. Implement best practices for ABA services using a Positive Behavior Support framework to address disruptive behavior and embed early, intensive behavior interventions in developmentally appropriate context. Complete and document Functional Behavior Assessment which includes: direct face-to-face assessment, records review and observation of client in the home, school, or appropriate community setting when warranted. Develop, with family input, a specific, individualized, time-limited treatment plan which includes: service type, family engagement/training goals, child behaviors with targeted outcomes, safety plan, description of measurable treatment interventions to each behavior to be accomplished in the 12-week day program and strategies for generalization of skills at home and school. Implement services in a multi-disciplinary, child-centered, family-focused, community based, culturally competent and minimally intrusive manner. Ensure treatment is implemented in a coordinated manner with consideration of school and community resources available, with evidence that the requested services are not redundant to other service provided. Coordinate a plan for treatment and transition (e.g., special education, speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, family counseling, and medication management). Ensure the plan includes measurable discharge criteria and discharge plan as appropriate. Ensure the treatment plan is signed by the client/family and reviewed at least every 180 days and resubmitted for approval with the MCO or funding entity. Document all assessments, treatment plans, case notes, behavior data and services provided according to policies. Complete document Functional Behavior Assessment in all developmental areas and treatment plan in the Electronic He