Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Full-Time

Overview:

Belmont Behavioral Health System has been a trusted source of superior service for more than 75 years. To ensure that we are best prepared to provide the highest quality of care to individuals and families in the Philadelphia area for decades to come, Belmont has upgraded to a six-story, state-of-the-art hospital that has 252 patient beds and an array of beneficial features and amenities designed with comfort and healing in mind.

In addition, the BCBA serves as the professional who develops and implements ongoing services to the staff.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
• Trains new staff on ABA techniques
• Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
• Facilitates daily team meetings
• Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
• Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
• Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a timely manner
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures
• Must maintain license or certification in good standing
• Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
• Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology or related field required
• Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with working with adolescent population
• Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB preferred
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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