Clinical Assistant

Patterns Behavioral Services, Inc.•Lynnwood, WA

4h•$28 - $40

About The Position

At PATTERNS, we are dedicated to providing evidence-based ABA services. We foster an environment that promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and ethical behavior. Join our team and contribute to a positive, safe, and productive learning and working environment. The Opportunity: Clinical Assistant The Clinical Assistant role is a mid-tier supervisory position that combines providing direct therapy services with acting as a licensed assistant behavior analyst for various insurance-based school district funding sources. This is a unique hybrid role that allows BCBA candidates to accrue unrestricted fieldwork supervision hours while delivering direct therapy to assigned clients. You will assist an assigned clinician with a defined caseload, providing critical support to the clinical team and contributing to the overall success of the agency. This position requires a positive, supportive attitude, independent thinking, excellent communication, and strong clinical critical thinking skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Have a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or a related field and currently be enrolled in an accredited ABA Master’s Degree program seeking certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).(Must be actively seeking certification to continue in this role.)
Hold a current certification as a licensed assistant behavior analyst in the state of Washington.
Completion of at least three BACB certification courses with a verified course sequence from the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
Must be qualified under state, county, and payor requirements for your region on an ongoing basis.
Completion of First Aid and CPR training within 30 days of hiring (Required).
Background and fingerprinting clearance (Required).

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy services as assigned clinic, school, and/or home settings.
Implement evidence-based ABA service delivery procedures (intake, therapy, assessment, parent training, staff training).
Work with clients varying in age from infant to young adult, demonstrating competence with a wide variety of behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, eloping, and property destruction.
Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills and the ability to independently support novel clients.
Independently use the clinical software system (CentralReach) for review of client progress and data-based modification of learning programs.
Accurate and timely documentation of all client service session notes.
Development and timely submission of client-specific treatment and behavior intervention plans to funding sources.
Adherence to billing standards and delivering 90% utilization of all authorized hours/codes monthly.
Strictly adhere to the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity, responsibility, accountability, and teamwork.