Board Certified Behavior Analyst​/BCBA

Spring Health Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

This is a contract position working in the Dougherty County (Albany, GA) schools, 5-10 hours per week during the school year. Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're a BCBA motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life, we encourage you to apply today!

• Must have experience with behavioral intervention, and/or a strong educational emphasis on the principles of learning and developmental psychology

• Conduct initial/ongoing assessments to meet the needs of the person served
• Maintain open communication with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals regarding the individual’s progress
• Provide a tentative schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations for the week/month to keep communication open about work progress
• Conduct home visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, data analysis, and to ensure effective implementation of the program plan
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other relevant meetings to ensure ongoing communication about the individual’s progress
• Complete monthly/quarterly progress notes and attend scheduled meetings to discuss progress
• Conduct training and in-service training as needed to ensure staff competence in implementing the program plan and documentation
• Provide follow-up visits and observations for continued support of the individual’s needs
• Be adaptable to changing policies, procedures, and individual needs to support the individual effectively
• Maintain effective record-keeping (monthly/quarterly notes, training records, contact info, program plans) for easy access by stakeholders
• Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support individual development goals
• Assist in developing training materials and procedures to enhance programs and ensure compliance with guidelines
• Engage in continuing education on behavior interventions to stay current in the field
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit

Spring Health Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of Bright Spring Health Services, offers a holistic and integrated approach for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who need additional resources. Our team of behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists provides high-quality behavioral services to help clients lead positive, active, and social lives. For more information, visit  Follow us on Facebook and Linked In.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (certified through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board) or BCaBA.

Experience

• Experience in applied behavior principles, including plan implementation, data collection, behavior interventions/replacement behaviors, and risk management
• At least two years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Completion of 10 hours of annual continuing education related to behavior supports through courses, seminars, conferences, or training by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities