The BCBA is primarily responsible for independently developing, managing, and supervising behavior intervention programs using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The BCBA reports to the Clinical Director if in clinic or remote supporting one specific clinic, if the BCBA is remote supporting multiple clinics, they will report to the Regional Clinical Director. BCBAs at Galliant hold the following responsibilities:
Ensure billable requirement metric of 360 hours per quarter for full time BCBA are being hit as defined by Leadership
Ensure you supervise 2,520 quarterly RBT hours
Initial, Ongoing, and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA)
Conduct thorough FBAs to analyze the function of target behaviors
Collaborate with team members to gather relevant information for assessments
Complete initial assessments with new clients as assigned
Submit treatment plan to supervisor within one week of assessment completion
Complete all ongoing assessments and submit by due date provided
Ensure client and family are included in assessment process and client derived and family derived goals are a component of the treatment plan
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Develop individualized behavior intervention programs based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Ensure BIPs align with individualized goals and objectives
Conduct all supervisory and program management responsibilities for families and parent training models of service delivery
Follow up at regular intervals with families and staff to ensure successful implementation of interventions and instructional programs
Skill Acquisition
Develop and implement appropriate targets and programs for skill acquisition based on the principles of ABA
Develop and update all programming into Rethink on an ongoing basis
Ensure all programming aligns with goals and objectives and is appropriate for client skills, needs, and programming choices
Update treatment plans on an ongoing basis to align with programming and target updates
Train all staff working with client on skill acquisition programs and ongoing updates
Define and determine client assent and assent withdrawal for each client on your caseload and update programming to ensure client assent
Data Collection and Analysis
Develop, monitor, and analyze individualized data measurement systems for each intervention program
Regularly update programming and treatment plans based on data based decisions
Collaboration
Work closely with parents, caregivers, and other professionals to provide training and support
Provide education and training to parents on an ongoing basis
Develop individualized goals for parents/caregivers based on the principles of ABA and train and support them on reaching those goals
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff and administrators to develop behavior strategies to be implemented in generalized environments and support a wrap around model of services
Maintain regular communication with families
Conduct team consultation meetings
Help families prepare for school meetings (i.e. ARD, IEP) and attend these meeting with families
Professional Development
Stay current with the latest research and best practices in applied behavior analysis.
Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain BCBA certification
Prioritize attending ongoing BCBA Team Meetings as available
Collaborate with Galliant staff to expand areas of competency as needed and available
Supervision
Provide supervision and training to behavior technicians, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other team members
Provide a minimum of 10% supervision hours for each client across the authorization period
Provide regular communication with therapists as needed
Ensure appropriate implementation and maintenance of individualized ABA programs
Documentation
Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessments, interventions, and progress.
Prepare reports to update client treatment programs on a regular basis
Believes that effective ABA therapy is individualistic, customized and assent based
Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related fields. PsyD's are encouraged to apply
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Previous clinic leadership experience
Excellent understanding and utilization of ABA
Advanced knowledge of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Experience implementing a variety of standardized assessments, including but not limited to Vineland Behavior Scale, VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and EFL
Demonstrate ability to communicate with multiple funding sources and parents
Enjoys collaborating with RBTs and helping guide them in effective care for the client
Purpose Driven Work - Embark on a fulfilling journey where your daily efforts directly contribute to transforming lives.
Inclusive and Supportive Environment - At Galliant, we foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. We value diversity and celebrate the unique strengths each team member brings to the table. Here, you'll find a collaborative atmosphere where your ideas are heard, and your contributions are recognized.
Growth Opportunities - We believe in investing in our team's growth and development both in career growth opportunities and in pay increase opportunities. We provide CEU Reimbursement, a clear pathway to Clinical Director & more! Galliant puts our team and clients first. We look for strong leaders and empower them to make decisions.
Positive Team Dynamics - Join a team that works together seamlessly towards a common goal. Our average caseload is 7, most of our team oversees a caseload of 6-9 clients. We are also BCBA-D Owned, Michelle Kuhn has spent her entire career in autism, and is an owner-operator of the company.
Total Compensation: Competitive based compensation with quarterly bonus opportunities
Good Benefits: Generous PTO, 9 Holidays, health/medical/dental, 401K, FSA, Life Insurance, and more
Flexible Schedules: We allow for flexible schedules at Galliant
