About this opportunity
Community Options Job Board lists this Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) opportunity in chattanooga, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Options, Inc. is a non-profit agency and national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst inChattanooga, TN to join Positive Options behavioral health division. We utilize positive behavior supports and trauma informed care to provide ethical and client-centered ABA therapy that ensures each individual achieves their full potential. The BCBA uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, and increase independence and functioning. Targeted approaches will assist youth in regulating emotional and behavioral responses, developing meaningful relationships, and effectively understanding and expressing their needs to the best of their ability, which will aid in the successful transition to less intensive community services.Positive Options prioritizes staff success by providing the technology, resources, benefits, autonomy, and flexibility that creates our unparalleled work culture.
$75,000- $90,000 annual salary based on experience
Responsibilities
Implement behavioral support interventions and activities based on individual needs and ongoing assessment; frequency and duration may decrease or vary throughout the stay
Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) – Functional Behavioral Assessment and development of a Behavioral Support Plan
Supervise RVT/Behavior Support Specialist staff as needed
Implement the individualized Behavior Support Plan
Provide Positive Behavioral Supports
Provide training and supervision to support staff providing ABA services
Provide direct supervision of the behavior technicians as required by Board Certification standards
Modify the Behavioral Support Plan based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data
Must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Provide coordinated support with program staff and participate as part of the clinical team
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Valid Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required trainings
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with the youth and their families
Ability to exercise good judgement and remain calm in a crisis
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written forms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Working Conditions
Required to share on-call coverage with other clinicians to ensure around the clock crisis response
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
While performing duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions
Why Positive Options?
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays—Including a birthday holiday
403b retirement plan with employer match
Exceptional career growth opportunities
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid certification and licensure renewals
Opportunities to expand your scope of practice
Innovative ABA software to decrease paperwork and administrative tasks
Electronic assessments, scheduling, plan development, session notes, data collection, graphs, progress reviews, and discharge plans
Create your own schedule/no micromanaging
Hybrid opportunities are available in most areas
Support and mentorship from highly-experienced clinicians
University partnerships that include tuition reduction
Employee incentive & discount programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
chattanooga, TN, 37450, US
Who can apply
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