Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (DFW)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide clinic based, in-home, and community based ABA services to patients and families

Supervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocols

Conduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnaires

Develop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for patients

Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessments

Write behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for patients

Develop and write initial treatment plans and update plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelines

Implement and supervise data collection systems

Provide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment setting

Evaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals and oversee transition and discharge plans

Conduct individual parent/caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as needed

Supervise up to 10 RBT's

Attend department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetings

Maintain BCBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categories

Obtain and maintain state licensure

Abide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

Requirements for Education and Experience: Education: 

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related field

Board certification and in good standing as a BCBA

Must obtain and maintain current BCBA licensure in Texas

Experience: 

Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities

Requirements Competencies: 

Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)

Problem-Solving

Customer Service – Client/Patient

Decision Making

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Written and Oral Communication

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.

Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions (i.e., patient eloping)

Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e., block aggression, move furniture)

Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patient

Must be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression/severe behavior

Must be able to bend or twist to utilize physical management

Must be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when needed

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