Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The primary function of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges, and to supervise Line Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians.

Certification and Licensure:

• Required Registered Behavior Technician Certificate from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Licensed in the State of Louisiana

Education and Experience:

• Required Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Education or Related Field of Study
• Required Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or Related Field of Study
• 1-3 years of experience preferred for entry-level positions

Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience working with pre-school and elementary school-aged children
• Provide written documentation on each patient
• Know how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately
• Strong communication skills required
• Utilize key communication skills to provide effective feedback to patients
• Additional evidence of successful work with patients suffering from Autism and development issues
• Effectively communicate positive feedback to patients
• Respond appropriately to different situations common among Autism patients and others with behavioral and developmental challenges
• Be able to recognize and respond to critical improvements in patient behaviors.
• Ability to work under high-stress situations
• Supervise and document supervision of Line Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians
• Become familiar with and use behavioral redirection techniques
• Study patient behavior and apply ABA principles
• Exhibits significant reliable habits, including timeliness and organizational skills

Disclaimers:

• The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.
• This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor/management.