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, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. In conjunction with clinical care, Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is transforming the community mental health landscape of North Texas through workforce development focused on innovative partnerships and exceptional trauma-informed training.

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.

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 Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Free Mental Healthcare

Retirement Plan, including employer matching

Health Savings Account, including employer matching

Professional Development Allowance up to $1500 per year

Bilingual Stipend up to 6% of the base salary

Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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