Behavior Technician Lead PT

** ORGANIZATION
* * The Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded.

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism.

With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success.
5305 Spine Road, Suite A Boulder, Colorado 80301  
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* POSITION OVERVIEW:

** The Behavior Technician Leads implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor.

Treatment plans are designed to address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth.

The Behavior Technician Lead PT additionally helps maintain high quality treatment by providing initial and ongoing training to all Behavior Technicians as well as conducting regular quality assurance checks for all Behavior Technicians. Duties may include but are not limited to overseeing the initial training process, providing field training to new technicians, and conducting quality assurance overlaps. Behavior Technician Leads hold a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and/or Board-Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification.

Behavior Technician Leads report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment
* Demonstrate exceptional clinical quality across patients and treatment sessions
* Collect and record data on patient progress
* Review session data and provide feedback as needed/appropriate
* Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
* Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
* Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
* Provide appropriate feedback and guidance to Behavior Technician teammates
* Conduct initial training overlaps and Field evaluations for new Behavior Technicians in training
* Communicate with teammates regarding trainee progress
* Provide goals and feedback to all Behavior Technicians in training
* Conduct monthly Quality Assurance checks for Behavior Technicians and Senior Behavior Technicians
* Partner with Clinical Supervisor to organize and present monthly training topics to local center staff
* Always maintain HIPAA compliance across all settings
* Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
* Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
* Attend Bi-Weekly BTL calls to receive updates to BTL program and disseminate information to local operations and clinical team
* Utilize the clinical eval app to ensure QAs are conducted and goals are up to date
* Conduct monthly Assaultive Behavior Management Training for all teammates
* Attend all mandatory meetings (Bi-weekly BTL call, weekly leadership meeting, staff meeting)
** REQUIREMENTS:
*** High School Diploma or equivalent
* 12+ months experience implementing treatment programs at CARD preferred
* Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)…