Job description
Job Description – BCBA, Merrionette Park, IL
Our Story
a.c.e. Therapies was founded with the vision of providing high-quality therapy for children and adults with disabilities, prioritizing functional skills needed across the lifespan. With owners personally affected by disability, we understand the importance of lifelong quality services. We are passionate about delivering interdisciplinary care collaboratively and evolving the field of disability services. Join our team if you're eager to make a meaningful impact, passionate about providing valuable services to clients with developmental disabilities, and believe in making learning fun and engaging. Our goal is simple: to offer the best care for children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental disabilities. Achieving this requires dedicated professionals who share our values. At a.c.e. Therapies, you'll have the unique opportunity to work in a 100% clinician-owned company where clients receive most of their therapeutic support in one place.
Description
a.c.e. therapies is a family and clinician owned, interdisciplinary practice serving individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities across the lifespan. We're seeking a passionate BCBA to help create meaningful change at our Pediatric Center located in Merrionette Park.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Collaborate with, supervise, and mentor team of behavior technicians
- Lead and supervise caregiver guidance in clinic, community, and home settings
- Conduct intake assessments and develop, implement, and monitor treatment plans for assigned patients
- Exercise judgment on best assessment tools to utilize in treatment planning for patients and develop well rounded treatment programs
- Assist with creation of training processes and materials
- Assist in hiring, training and supervising of staff
- Conduct functional assessments and create behavior plans that are generalizable to everyday environments
- Maintain accurate, complete and organized patient notes, data, and reports
- Maintain positive working relationships with patients and caregivers
- Attend required trainings and meetings with advanced notice
- Complete necessary documentation (i.e., supervision summaries, program updates, overlaps) following direct services hours
- Confer with members of ABA therapy staff and other treatment team members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment program
- Provide supervision to BCBA candidates as outlined in the BCBA Supervision Contract
- Maintain utilization requirements across clients to ensure high quality treatment is received
Administrative and Development Responsibilities:
- Participate in weekly scheduling meetings
- Participate in clinical meetings with other BCBAs
- Timely submission of required documentation
Job Requirements:
- Minimum education and experience as required by the BACB to board certification at the master’s level
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) issued by state of Illinois
- Obtain, possess, and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification and re-certification every 2 years
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong administrative skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and google suite
- Physical ability to play with clients in the gym, including jumping on the trampoline, pushing clients in swings, bending down, squatting
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Must conduct themselves in a professional manner, and hold themselves to rigorous standards-we promote a positive, and collaborative environment on the floor and in meetings
- Must have reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and auto insurance to be able to drive between clinic, clients’ homes and community settings if required
- Must pass a thorough background check
- Ability to muli-task and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
Job Type: Full-time
$80,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) with 3.5% company match
- Work-life flexibility and balance
- Dental, Vision, Health and Life Insurance
Additional Benefits:
- $2500 per year in CEU’s of your choice
- 15 PTO days with up to 11 paid holidays off per year
- Bonus opportunities available
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Flexibility in hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Education:
License/Certification:
- BCBA Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
