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Post Masters Board Certified Behavior Analyst Intern - SOM Pediatrics

University of Mississippi Medical Center
place Jackson, 39219
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
ECT
Individuals
Racial Justice Allied
School

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Job Requisition ID:
R00031120

Job Category:
Clinician

Organization:
SOM-Peds-Child Development Clinic

Location/s:
HIGHLAND BLUFF SOUTH

Job Title:
Post Masters Board Certified Behavior Analyst Intern - SOM Pediatrics

Job Summary:
In this position, the Post-Masters BCBA Intern will spend a portion of their first year providing direct one-to-one instruction to learners with autism in order to receive training in the implementation of a verbal behavior approach to instructional programs based on Skinner's analysis.

Completion of this phase of the internship will occur no sooner than 6-8 months and transition to the next phase of training will be determined by employee performance on competency checklists. Following the direct service portion of training, the second phase of training will consist of a gradual transition of the BCBA Intern to Supervising BCBA over the next 6-12 months. Transition to full responsibilities of a Supervising BCBA will be determined by employee performance on competency checklists.

Education & Experience

Master's Degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited University required.

3 years working in the field of behavior analysis.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Behavior Analysis Board Certification Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Documented evidence of strong background in the application of behavioral principles with clients with autism. Documentation of effective consultation skills related to the assessment, development and implementation of programs for children with autism. Documentation of training or coursework on Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior (preferred).

RBT certification until s/he receives national board BCBA certification, MS state license, and is credentialed across insurance providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Carry out the treatment and behavior plans developed by the BCBA based on initial and ongoing assessments. Teach clients developmentally appropriate functional skills and manage challenging behavior as determined through the client's individualized treatment and/or behavior intervention plans. Interact with parents, guardians and other professionals as needed regarding individual treatment plans and progress meeting information. Work with individual clients or groups of clients within the Natural Environment. Assist clients with health and hygiene practices.
  • Meet with BCBA on a regular basis to review duties and responsibilities. Receive ongoing supervision from the BCBA and implement feedback and recommendations.
  • Responsible for daily upkeep of program materials for designated clients according to guidelines as set forth by the BCBA. This includes: data collection, probing, graphing, updating program book(s) and session notes into medical record system, replenishing daily materials needed for assigned clients, organizing and cleaning assigned clients work area.
  • Protect and ensure the health and safety of every child by providing the most appropriate developmentally individualized learning environment for each client of the clinic.
  • Participate in selection and evaluations of clients for admissions to the clinic.
  • Conduct initial assessments including FBAs, ABLLS-Rs, VB-MAPPs, etc. developing assessment reports regarding assessment outcomes and developing treatment and behavior intervention plans. Coordinate care with other medical, behavioral, or community providers. Ensure that direct service providers are maintaining all materials necessary for teaching and monitoring progress.
  • Develop and maintain through updating treatment and behavior intervention plans with measurable objective goals with baseline and mastery criteria for all goals and to ensure continued client progress. Ensure that any and all decision to implement teaching procedures, interventions, etc. are conducted within all ethical standards.
  • Determination of appropriate schedule for and implementation of direct clinical observation/supervision, treatment planning, and parent training based on insurance authorizations or client need (whichever is greater).
  • Monitor progress and make data-based decisions in a timely manner to ensure progress or efforts to obtain progress are ongoing. Complete a progress report for each client every 6-8 weeks, schedule brief progress meeting with parents (e.g., 15-20 minutes) within one week of progress report completion. Schedule re-assessments in coordination with the BCBA-D at least within 30 days reauthorization period.
  • Oversee the development of Transition and Discharge Plans as appropriate. Maintain client records, document client progress, and ensure the confidentiality of information pertaining to each client. Maintain supervision notes and documentation in client files that meet the insurance provider guidelines and company policies. Maintain accurate records regarding BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT supervision. Responsible for overseeing initial and ongoing staff development and training activities and ensuring that clinic services meet established standards.
  • Model effective teaching procedures for staff on a regular basis and when new programs or procedures are implemented. Conduct appropriate competencies on direct service providers according to the performance review guidelines, giving clear and objective feedback and planning for remediation when necessary.
  • Provide direct and concise feedback to parents and staff to ensure all teaching procedures are being understood and executed properly. Identify areas of concerns or questions regarding clients, staff, schedules, etc. to discuss during supervision meetings with BCBA-D. Schedule meetings with direct service providers as necessary to address questions, concerns, remediate areas from competencies, etc. Be readily accessible to staff for any concerns or questions during sessions.
  • Must complete the 8-Hour Supervision Training Required by the BACB and receive 3 CEUs per certification cycle to remain in good standing. Adhere to approved company policies, procedures and philosophies, most critically HIPAA, FERPA, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Address any clinic operational problems that may be occurring.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.


Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, no working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, no travelling to offsite locations, no activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, no work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, no lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, no climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, no driving, occasional kneeling,occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting,frequent standing,occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:
Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes

Pay Class:
Salary

FTE %:
100

Work Shift:
Day

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Job Posting Date:
12/1/2023

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

Recommended Skills

  • Assessments
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Medicine
  • Child Development
  • Clinical Works
  • Confidentiality

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Age Groups

Children (5-10)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Racial Justice Allied
School

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home