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HealthPRO Pediatrics | Plymouth, MA | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

The Assistant Applied Behavior Analyst works closely under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Depending on the job duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervising behavior analyst, assistants may be required to perform the following duties and responsibilities. Assistant Behavior Analyst work in a large variety of settings and with an equally large number of populations, such as schools, daycares, in-home care, and community clinics, and children with autism spectrum disorders and other pervasive developmental disorders.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Administers, conducts, evaluates and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., VB-MAPP, Vineland) and functional assessment measures
• Develops individualized, evidence based, culturally sensitive goals and objectives for home, community, and center-based programs
• Designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data
• Ensures appropriate behavior data collection systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individualized data driven goals and objectives
• Trains and supports behavior therapists on the proper implementation of educational and clinical behavior programs and plans, data collection systems
• Conducts regular parent training and consultation, per prescribed plan
• Writes 3- or 6-month concurrent reports for insurance companies
• Participates in weekly clinical meetings
• Participates in monthly staff-wide trainings
• Agrees to complete 62.5% billable hours of all hours worked each week. If not consistently met, 30 days (thirty) to achieve this standard before a transition to part time status occurs.
• Communicate with insurance companies and other care providers
• Completes documentation of services in a timely manner
• Qualified Behavior Analysts supervise RBTs
• Remains current regarding research and evidence-based practices
• Completes competency assessments for RBTs per HealthPro Pediatrics policy timelines
• Competently delivers services via telehealth, when necessary
• Maintains accurate and up to date “CAQH” profile and NPI
• Collaborates and coordinates care with other evidenced based disciplines, medical providers, educators
• Completes and maintains all mandatory in-house trainings, including telehealth, within the corresponding organization policy timeline
• Maintains electronic data collection system and stores all assessments, treatment plans, behavior plans, concurrent reports, etc. in the EMR
• Additional tasks, as assigned by supervisor.
• Completes accurate billing practices in the electronic practice management system
• Strictly adheres to Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s “The Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts”.
• Follows guidelines set forth in the Council of Autism Service Providers’: “Applied Behavior Analysis Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Practice Guidelines for Healthcare Funders and Managers”.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:                                                                                                              

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Commitment to maintain client and family confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws and internal policies and procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, technology & telehealth, and relevant training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
• Ability to relay clinical protocols in easy to understand manner
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

Related Training:                                                                                                                              

• Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once employed including, but not limited to: CPR, Fingerprinting & Background Checks, SafetyCare® training, HIPAA, Infection Control, telehealth standards, BCBA trainings and other company in-services and trainings as directed by employment supervisor.

Note: This job description does not list all the duties of the position. You may be assigned additional tasks by supervisors or managers based on organizational needs. Your performance will be evaluated based on the tasks outlined in this job description. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either party may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

• Complete a Bachelor’s Degree and Approved Coursework in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst with state specific LBA License, if required by state.
• Must possess advanced knowledge and understanding of principles and techniques in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel various distances to patient homes or clinic.