Board Certified Behavior Analyst

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To provide a range of applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment and clinical services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

2. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of experience providing ABA services to children.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s Degree in relevant field of study.

**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the clinic, home, school, and community settings.

2. Provide parent, teacher, and staff training on the principles of ABA and behavior modification.

3. Provide training and supervision to Behavioral Technicians.

4. Conduct functional behavioral assessments/analyses.

5. Conduct verbal behavior/language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R).

6. Develop individualized treatment plans (e.g., goals, objectives, and interventions) and monitor client progress towards goals.

7. Consult and collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other pediatric disciplines.

8. Assist with administrative tasks and oversight of the ABA deportment (including ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for session notes, treatment plans, supervision, treatment authorizations, RBT requirements, etc.).

9. Participate in Continuous quality improvement efforts

10. Consult on and supervise internal and external research projects as directed by BCBA Supervisor

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.

2. Must like and be comfortable with change.

3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.

4. Must be well organized.

5. Must possess efficient time management skills.

6. Excellent verbal communication skills.

7. Understanding of medical terminology.

8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.

9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.

10. Maintain professional boundaries.

11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

8203 WVUH CH Pediatrics Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

Address:

201 Bakers Ridge RdMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.