POSITION SUMMARY:
The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) serve on client cases, providing therapy and supervision to
clients. The BCBA oversees client treatment plans from assessment through care delivery and direct their
Behavior Technicians, ABA Supervisors and BCaBA’s on how to best deliver treatment plans. They are
closely involved with clients and their families, providing support and family training, as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities:
● Oversee client treatment from assessment through care delivery.
● Conduct initial and follow-up functional, behavioral and developmental assessments.
● Develop, oversee and implement client’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and Individualized
Treatment Plan (ITP).
● Serve as the clinical lead on client cases, providing supervision to Behavior Technicians, ABA
Supervisors and BCaBAs.
● Observe program implementation and provide training on interventions, as needed.
● Work closely with clients and their families providing family training and support.
● Meet with primary caregivers to discuss observations and concerns.
● Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and schools to share information and implement best
practice intervention programs across settings.
● Promote awareness and disseminate information regarding ASD and Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA) through training and presentations, both on- and off-site.
● Attend and participate in team meetings where ideas, success stories, and recent research topics
are presented for discussion and use in treatment.
● Promote a high level of professional and ethical standards, following both company standards
and BACB guidelines.
● Conduct training workshops for the client’s extended care team, perform routine fidelity checks on
R.BTs, routinely collect interobserver reliability data, review client programs to analyze data,
observe program implementation, and make necessary changes to the treatment program.
● Perform a range of evidence-based intervention methods to assist in client treatment plans.
● Communicate effectively with staff on both client and non-client specific matters.
● Help cover treatment sessions for other staff members when needed.
● Achieve individual supervisor productivity targets.
● Achieve billed direct therapy hours for their business unit versus yearly budget.
● Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work irregular hours when necessary to include
some weekends.
● Comply with the Acorn Health Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, HIPAA
regulations, policies and procedures, and all other regulations, laws, and other guidance relevant
to the position.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or
new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Skills/Abilities:
● Sensitivity in working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse
population of children.
● Ability to remain calm and neutral in challenging situations with clients.
● Flexibility to work independently with clients in addition to working as a part of the larger team.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
● Demonstrate strong organizational skills, be detail-oriented, prepare reports and reliably develop
timely correspondence related to work according to agency standards.
● Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
● Able to work independently.
Education:
• Must possess a master’s degree in ABA or a related field.
• Must be credentialed (and licensed if applicable) as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Must have met supervisor requirements per the BACB.
Experience/Knowledge:
● Minimum two years’ experience serving individuals with ASDs with a full range of skills and abilities.
● Strong knowledge and understanding of behavior analytic therapies.
● Experience with staff training and direct employee supervision.
● Solid understanding of web metrics, digital analytics, with the ability to generate, analyze and
interpret data.
● Experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or families both in clinical settings
and in client homes is essential. Specific training/experience in developmental disabilities and
Autism Spectrum Disorders is preferred.
● Minimum of intermediate level proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
● Must meet the physical requirements of the position, to include lifting of clients, packages, or
equipment up to 50lbs, accessing non-barrier free premises, and utilizing physical management
techniques when required.
ABOUT ACORN HEALTH
Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best
quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality
for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to
focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client
outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset – our employees, who are the heart of
Acorn Health.
Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees
want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with
children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.
We believe in:
● Authenticity: We present our true, consistent selves. Everyone hungers for genuine connections.
● Accountability: We keep our promises, and can be trusted with the life and future of a child.
● Teamwork: The best outcomes are produced by people who collaborate with enthusiasm.
● Growth: We know the needs of children and their families are unique and ever-changing.
● Hustle: In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now.
In addition to living our values listed above, every employee at Acorn Health is responsible for
demonstrating unwavering integrity and upholding the high ethical standards set forth in our Code of Ethics
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