Job Description
*Company Summary:*
Beacon is a successful and national private-equity backed behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company's policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.
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*Position Summary:*
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality behavioral services to the individuals supported by Beacon Specialized Living. This role is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors and involves conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve client outcomes. The BCBA collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans.
*Supervisory Responsibilities:*
Supervises Registered Behavior Technicians as determined by market need.
*Primary Responsibilities:*
* Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
* Coordinates, creates, monitors clients' behavior treatment plans and evaluates their effectiveness through data collection and analysis.
* Responds to crisis situations.
* Supports and debriefs staff and individuals following incidents.
* Evaluates causes and implements changes strategies when adverse incidents occur.
* Participates in clinical/behavioral consultation meetings with residential managers and direct service providers.
* Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews as needed.
* Maintains clinical records and provides written Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and clinical meeting summaries.
* Reviews and report on monthly data sets to monitor individual progress.
* Conduct assessments.
* Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned.
* Performs On-Call as required.
*Education and Qualifications:*
* Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, or a related field.
* Valid BCBA certification.
* Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, may include practicum and internship experience.
* Experience with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred.
* Experience with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required.
* Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs.
* Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements.
* Required experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Must possess a valid Driver's License.
* Must pass a criminal background check.
* Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required.
*Travel:*
Occasional travel 25-30% or as otherwise determined by the needs of the market to support BSLS locations.
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Internship, Work at office, Local area,