Job Description
Position Summary:
The primary function of the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Living with Purpose of Missouri (LWPMO) is to plan & continuously monitor the effectiveness of their interventions with primarily an adult population. Develop, & monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of individual clients; this requires staying abreast of current research & trends within the field to serve your clients best, as well as ensuring social validity. The BCBA also consults with, remains available to, & teaches staff/client caregivers/team members regarding pro-active positive programming, & behavioral supports; develops & implements comprehensive treatment plans; & collaborates with, remains available to, related services providers as appropriate. The BCBA also provides direct staff supervision, & evaluation of staff performance, which can include staff feedback, written evaluations, meetings with each supervisor monthly, or a mixture of the above.
Essential Duties:
- Use appropriate assessment instruments (FBA Interview, FAST, QABF, AFLS)
- Ensure the accurate implementation of treatment plans, document contacts & observations; use professional knowledge & independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements – requires you to do some self-analysis & find areas to improve on your skillset.
- Establish & maintain data measurement, collection, & analysis systems for clients (Use of our data system & excel through LWPMO)
- Maintain appropriate documentation & prepare & complete reports as required, understanding that requirements can change through the BACB, MO’s Behavior Analyst Advisory Board & DMH.
- Ensure that all treatment plans & programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant certification.
- Maintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, & systematic recordkeeping so that you can produce accurate, timely, and complete client documentation.
- Seek creative options for ensuring the continuity & consistency of treatment & support services across settings for the lifespan of the client.
- Develop strategies for the stability of quality services when clients experience transitions. This could include if hours decrease, if the program decreases in intensity of goals, or if services terminate.
- Conduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs & their implementation; modify & document plan changes. As a BCBA, you must be open to revision as needed.
- Provide staff development, training, & modeling for team members in strategies & methodologies for successful implementation of the treatment plan
- Provide consultation regarding crisis interventions & critical incident supports; complete Incident Reports as needed to be careful that you are ethically practicing within the boundaries of your clinical competence.
- Participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) team meetings for clients as appropriate; advocate for client needs across settings.
- Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, which LWPMO will pay for the MOABA conference & others upon request and approval.
- BCBAs with LWPMO are under direct supervision of the Behavior Services Director