A medical services organization in Florida is currently seeking a new Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) to join their outpatient therapy program in Fort Lauderdale. The Behavior Analyst is involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down's Syndrome, and other developmental and physical disabilities to produce socially significant outcomes for residents and program participants that include the school, Outpatient clinic (Hi Ability), ICF, and the community at large.
About the Opportunity:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Hours: Flexible Part Time or Full Time
- Department: Outpatient Therapy Program
Responsibilities:
- Conduct functional behavior assessments for behaviors targeted across settings
- Develop Behavior Support Plans based on current research and literature in Behavior Analysis to ensure most current, appropriate technology is used
- Design and coordinate the implementation of Behavior Support Plans/procedures ensuring compliance with ASC policies, Behavior Analysis Rule 65G-4, 65G-8 FAC, and appendix G
- Presents assigned Behavior Support Plans to LRC, as required to comply with Behavior Analysis Rule 65G-4, FAC, and its follow-up requirements
- Participate in the design of skill acquisition programs to ensure appropriate behavioral techniques are utilized
- Consider the logistical and practical variables when making clinical decisions
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, or related field, with significant experience managing a caseload and supervising therapists
- Active BCBA certification
- 2+ years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and related disabilities;
- Clinical experience conducting assessments, developing intervention plans and programs, supervising clinical staff, monitoring progress, and completing regulatory progress reports
- Experience in supervising a Registered Behavior Staff and providing staff training
Desired Skills:
- 5+ years experience as a BCBA
- Experience working with the specific population of individuals applying to work with (i.e., adults for Med Waiver and ICF)
