Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.

In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services.

Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individual experiencing serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of children, families, and adults we serve.

The Center for Children with Autism at Metrocare (CCAM) serves children ages 2 - 12 years with autism spectrum disorder or related disorders utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). These services are clinic-based services.

The Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) is an undergraduate-level professional certified in behavior analysis who delivers behavior-analytic services under the clinical supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

The BCaBA will utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques based on scientific literature to develop programming and monitor individual served cases.

The BCaBA will maintain, update, analyze, and ensure the correct implementation of ABA techniques with children with autism spectrum disorder or other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

The BCaBA will be responsible for behavior assessments, skills assessments, parent training, program development, behavioral intervention, and training of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct skills assessments utilizing a variety of assessments such as the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS), the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB_MAPP), the Developmental Profile-3, or the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales 2nd edition or the Aberrant Behavior Checklist.

• Conduct functional behavior assessments via direct and indirect assessment methods.
• Develop clear behavioral acquisition, intervention, and reduction plans.
• Ensure that behavioral data is kept current and use sound clinical judgment in data analysis.

Monitor client progress to ensure effective treatment and modify behavioral intervention as needed under the supervision of the BCBA.

Train, Assess, and Mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in compliance with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) standards.

Provide direct service implementation to individuals with Autism.

Provide parent and caregiver training to individual families enrolled in the program.

Competencies

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Self-motivated, professional acumen, supervision skills, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, good communication skills for public speaking and presentation skills.

• Must be able to organize multiple data pieces and needs.
• Must be attentive to detail.
• Must be able to speak in front of unfamiliar people and groups of people.
• Passionate in advocating for and educating children and families.
• Ability to lead through difficult conversations.
• Ability to foster teamwork.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Maintains current knowledge about community resources and service delivery systems.

Contributes to the growth of the agency through additional activities (i. e., volunteering, outreach, committees, etc.).

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree

Completed Behavior Analytic Coursework and Supervisor Experience resulting in Certification.

1 year experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate math skills required.

Ability to work with reports and numbers.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to deal with situations with variables.

Computer Skills

Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e. g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Experience in Metrocare computer software (MyAvatar Netsmart)

Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification from the BACB.

Benefits Information and Perks

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan, including employer matching
• Health Savings Account, including employer matching
• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year
• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary
• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.

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