Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Why Choose Empower Behavioral Health (EBH)?
EBH was created with the mission of empowering families by providing the most effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to ensure that learners with autism and other developmental disabilities reach their maximum potential.
BCBA’s work closely with our patients and families to provide an unparalleled level of service through compassionate and knowledgeable care, in combination with the intensive nature of our individualized program.
We are now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for BCBAs at our Edinburg clinic!
Come join our mission!
What makes EBH great?
- Small Caseloads (6-8)
- Heavy emphasis on clinical quality
- Dedicated teams to support each clinic : Clinical Quality & Operations
- 28 days of paid time off annually
- Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Work-from-home options once a week
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits offered (& many more)
- 401K option available
- Employee Referral Program - Bonus opportunities up to $2500
- Incentive bonus program for all clinical staff
- DoorDash and Calm Business subscriptions upon hire
Duties and Responsibilities :
Provide clinic-based ABA services to EBH patients and familiesSupervise implementation of treatment to ensure satisfactory implementation of protocolsConduct initial and follow-up assessments and parent questionnairesDevelop and write individualized behavior acquisition programs for patientsConduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessmentsWrite behavior intervention plans for behavior reduction targets for patientsDevelop and write initial treatment plans and update plans in accordance with best practice and insurance guidelinesImplement and supervise data collection systemsProvide behavioral support for patients in an interdisciplinary treatment settingEvaluate and report patient progress toward treatment goals and oversee transition and discharge plansConduct individual parent / caregiver trainings on a monthly basis at minimum and group trainings as neededAttend department meetings and interdisciplinary staff meetingsMaintain BCBA certification by acquiring continuing education in BACB required categoriesObtain and maintain state licensureAbide by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior AnalystsRequirements : Competencies :
Planning and Evaluating (Workload Management)Problem-SolvingCustomer Service – Client / PatientDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementWritten and Oral CommunicationRequirements Education and Experience :
Education :
Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or related fieldBoard certification and in good standing as a BCBAMust obtain and maintain current BCBA licensure in TexasExperience :
Minimum of 2 years working with children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilitiesPhysical Requirements :
Must be able to move or transport up to 50 lbs.Must be able to run or walk throughout 6–8-hour sessions (i.e., patient eloping)Must be able to respond quickly to manage behaviors (i.e., block aggression, move furniture)Must be able to be seated on the floor when needed for patientMust be able to transition from seated on the floor to standing quickly to respond to aggression / severe behaviorMust be able to bend or twist to utilize physical managementMust be able to maintain physical holds for aggressive patients for extended periods of time when neededEBH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.