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JOB DETAILS:

The ideal candidate must have experience working with adults in clinical behavior analysis within complex settings and demonstrate proficiency in staff training and behavioral consultation. Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration is essential, particularly in healthcare or psychiatric environments. The primary role of this position will be to support hospital systems—specifically within psychiatric departments—as well as collaborate with the Behavior Skills and Intervention Department within the center. Candidates should be comfortable guiding teams in implementing behavior support strategies and contributing to on-site systems-level consultation. Role has some flexibility, some local travel to Emory facilities for on-site consult, and time off aligns with the university calendar.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) II (Behavioral Clinical Practitioner BCPII ) in the Emory Autism Center (EAC) independently performs the operational and clinical management of a program for educational and autism behavioral intervention services for children or adults with autism, their families, and other program participants.
• The BCBA II, may develop peers, trainees, or volunteers. Supervises Behavior Technicians, RBTs, Lead RBTs, and BCBA I.
• Will have some oversight for teams of employees that provide program services and support.
• May lead cross-program initiatives in training, research, or family support. Identifies and screens program participants.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of educational program content and autism behavioral intervention in individual and/or group learning environments.
• Performs evidence-based autism intervention using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) techniques to increase adaptive, communication, social, learning, and self-help skills.
• Ensures and monitors adherence to policies and procedures.
• Serves as the provider on record for appropriate managed care intervention claims with responsibility for appropriate documentation, implementation, monitoring, and billing of autism behavioral intervention.
• Provides parent support, coordination, and consultative services.
• Conducts specialized training of students and professionals.
• Represents the program at meetings and conferences and networks with affiliated groups.
• Prepares program and client intervention and progress reports.
• Monitors insurance billing and revenue and may participate in budget planning and fundraising initiatives.
• Collects and summarizes data on program components.
• May conduct research and evaluation of program outcomes and assist in the dissemination of program information.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality services.
• May have classroom management and staff supervisory responsibilities.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in related field AND Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification; BCBA certification for at least one year and completion of BACB approved 8-hour supervison course required.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with autism and their families and experience in behavioral assessment and naturalistic applied behavior analysis (ABA) intervention methods with typical peers (inclusion).

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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