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Form of workJoin the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Our Mobile Intensive Intervention Team is looking to add a Behavior Analyst to their new and dedicated team of caregivers.Our multidisciplinary team will provide stabilizing inpatient and in-home services to current pediatric patients of the Cleveland Clinic who are intellectually and developmentally disabled while equipping their families with the tools and knowledge necessary for their child's long-term care. We are dedicated to providing a safe, educational, and therapeutic approach to crisis intervention. Your duties will include:
Being involved in our patient's intakes, assessment, development and monitoring of treatment plans.
Participating in training and supervision of staff.
Communicating with all interested parties and maintaining compliance with appropriate policies and regulatory standards.
Our ideal caregiver is someone who:
Has experience with working in home and in hospitals.
Has experience working with families in crisis.
Has experience working with children with autism of different ages, especially 10-18.
Has the ability to work independently and collaborate with other caregivers
Our Mobile Intensive Intervention Unit is a new program, so you will have the opportunity to help develop the role and our team.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Lead intake process for potential patients, conduct initial and ongoing assessments, develop and monitor treatment plan/goals, and generate and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Initiate and complete functional behavioral assessments as needed, develop behavioral treatment plans, monitor progress on plans, and make modifications/updates as needed.
- Communicate with parents, educators, insurance companies, and other professionals regarding progress and submit required documentation; maintain compliance with appropriate policies and regulatory standards.
- Complete all required insurance and clinical documentation in a timely fashion.
- Participate in new and ongoing staff training, conduct BCBA and RBT supervision, train staff/parents on goals and plans, and conduct ongoing fidelity checks; lead community workshops and present at local conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education or related field required.
Certifications:
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification required. Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA) required within 2 months of employment.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
- Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work and build rapport with parents of diverse backgrounds
- Computer efficiency is a must.
Work Experience:
- Minimum three years of experience working with individuals with autism utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis required.
- Minimum three years of experience working with children ages of earliest diagnosis through 7 years old and varying ability levels, conducting behavioral assessments, creating and implementing treatment plans, and training parents and staff preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting students, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination and physically able to manage students of varying weight and sizes.
- Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
