BCBA Center-Based

St. Joseph's Villa•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Analyst is pivotal within our collaborative treatment team, focusing on creating, designing, implementing, and overseeing an innovative ABA-based educational model. Our approach blends aspects of public-school settings with Verbal Behavior Therapy, maintaining rigorous clinical standards throughout. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, devising behavior plans, providing staff training as needed, and ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices. We seek innovative team members with robust clinical expertise who are dedicated to fostering environments rooted in behavior analytic principles.

Requirements

Master’s degree in applied behavioral sciences, psychology, early childhood education or related field.
Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
One (1) or more years’ experience working with students with ASD and related disorders.
Experience in conducting and implementing Functional Assessments and Behavior Support Plans

Nice To Haves

Experience working in public school classrooms for students with mild to severe ASD is appreciated.

Responsibilities

Support Classroom Teams: Assist in addressing the needs of students with autism who exhibit significant skill deficits affecting their learning. Utilize direct observation, student interactions, record reviews, interviews, and written recommendations within a collaborative framework.
Behavioral Recommendations: Provide written recommendations based on identified behaviors and descriptive analyses. These may include general behavioral considerations, service recommendations, or development of Functional Analysis Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans as needed.
Staff Training: Deliver or recommend training for staff to enhance their skills in behavioral management and intervention techniques.
Supervision: Supervise 1:1 counselors or therapists responsible for implementing formal behavior plans.
Progress Review: Evaluate students' progress towards independence through participation in weekly treatment team meetings.
Team and IEP Meetings: Participate in team meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for assigned students. Facilitate treatment teams for students on caseload.
Health and Safety Monitoring: Monitor health and safety concerns for students on caseload and manage incident, injury, and accident reporting processes.
Consultation: Collaborate with clinical services (Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy) to ensure implementation aligns with ethical and clinical standards of the treatment model.
Stakeholder Relationships: Establish positive working relationships with parents, teachers, instructional support staff, and administrators involved in educating students with disabilities.
Documentation: Prepare various professional documents as required for effective communication and record-keeping.