Autism Specialist

JOB PURPOSE: This position is responsible for providing one-on-one or small group interventions to clients in the center setting. May also provide services in home, school, or community setting as needed. The Autism Specialist (RBT) follows treatment and behavior intervention plans designed by BCBA.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The RBT’s actions directly impacts client success, client perception and satisfaction of the service, and overall success of Valley Behavioral Health and it’s relationship with stakeholders and the community.
Adherence to the job functions listed below is essential to the success of the Behavior Therapist.

Implements treatment and behavior intervention plan
Implements interventions specified in plans to teach the client skills and reduce behaviors of concern in order to increase independence and quality of life. RBT will be coached by BCBA on implementation of plan.

Coach parents or other responsible adults
Provide instructions, model, and provide feedback to parents/caregivers on their implementation of interventions. Support caregivers’ efforts and help to identify and tackle barriers to adherence to treatment plan. RBT is expected to build rapport and with family and support to increase success.

Effectively implement evidence-based interventions
Implement interventions to fidelity and will be evaluated on accurate implementation of interventions.
RBT will be trained and supervised by BCBA who will coach RBT by providing written instructions, modeling, and providing RBT with feedback.

Collect relevant data as instructed
Accurately collect data on data sheets and in data systems as specified by treatment plan and BCBA.
Data collection is a key aspect of treatment in order to determine treatment effects and necessity to change intervention. RBT is expected to accurately report occurrences of behaviors as required by BCBA and treatment plan.

Effectively respond to emergency/crisis situations
Commit to ensuring the safety of the client, and the proper utilization of de-escalation skills, when needed.

Participates in required meetings, evaluations, supervision and trainings
Attend required supervisions, trainings and meetings as directed by supervisor. Meet all regulatory standards for training and supervision.

Completes all required clinical documentation

Complete session notes for all treatment sessions provided to client, as well as any additional documentation required.

Maintains assigned, planned schedule
Truthfully provides supervisor with availability upon hire and maintains constant communication with supervisor for any foreseen changes to schedule. RBT also provides treatment sessions as scheduled and maintains hours of caseload, per agreement with supervisor.

Engages in professional development opportunities
Continues enhancement of skills by actively participating in on-going supervision and training.

Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures
Interacts professionally, ethically, and respectfully with clients and their family members, co-workers, and anyone who RBT comes in contact with throughout work. RBT will follow company policies regarding professional and ethical conduct. This includes maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients, using only interventions specified in treatment plans, and not recommending other treatments or providing opinion about treatments to client or caregivers. RBT will be informed of entire ethical and professional code upon hire.

Maintains client confidentiality _
Maintains client confidentiality as per the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

Associates Degree required.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Education, or similar human services field preferred.

Credentialed as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required within 3 months of hire.

ODE Instructional Aid permit required within the first 3 months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

At least 1 year of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.

At least 1 year of experience working with children, or adults with disabilities required.

COMPETENCIES
Must be proficient in use of electronic health record system; must be able to make sound decisions to support clients in a calm and timely manner; must be able to utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities based upon client needs, and react quickly to prevent client injury or injury to another due to client behavior; must be able to respond to crisis quickly and calmly; must be proficient in communication skills and be able to interact professionally with families on a daily basis.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCES
Must provide clearances for state and area that the RBT works within. For Ohio, RBT must obtain BCI and
FBI background clearances and meet criteria to be eligible to work with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person