Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Requisition ID: 2024-8632

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Health and Medical Professions

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed and Hum Svs

Department: Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

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. This position is contingent upon funding.

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 BCBAs to go over cases

• Carrying a caseload to support 20 billable hours per week

• Assisting other BSS BCBAs 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... For full info follow application link.

   

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