Behavior Analyst - Thrive Wrap Around at Behavioral Health Network, Inc. in Springfield, Massachusetts

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Behavior Analyst for Thrive Intensive Community Wrap Around Supports Program provides high-quality services to individuals served by BHN. These services are provided as one component in a team-based approach and are based on techniques of PBS/Applied Behavior Analysis and are provided in the home and in community settings.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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• Provides clinical services to individuals with ASD within the Intensive Community Wrap-Around Supports Program


• Conducts all facets of a Functional Behavior Assessment according to best practice guidelines (i.e., structured interviews, direct observations data recording, data review and interpretation, etc.) with referred individual, family, and collateral providers culminating in a written functional behavioral assessment.


• Develops a specific focused Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) designed to diminish, improve, or establish specifically identified behaviors.


• Designs data collection tools for behavior measurement and reporting.


• Makes necessary revisions/adjustments/updates to the plan based on data analysis.


• Contributes to the overall success of referred individuals by providing recommendations and collaborating with other Thrive team members.


• Provides services in individuals' homes, health care clinics, schools, and other community settings as needed.


• Models for the individual, parent, caregiver, staff, and other providers how to implement identified strategies from the BIP.


• Works closely with other staff to ensure the BIP is implemented as developed.


• Provides individual served updates as required by funding source.


• Completes written documentation that is legible and addresses relevant clinical issues.


• Completes treatment plans that are consistent with best practices.


• Provide necessary training for the clinical treatment team including autism spectrum disorder, ABA/PBS, significant mental illness, and evidence-based practices


• Participates in daily communication with other Thrive team members to collaborate, plan, and take action.


• Attends regional and Statewide meetings to report program progress and contribute to the Statewide planning of service components.

• Master's Degree in a mental health field and three (3) years of clinical experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities and significant mental illness required.


• At least three years' experience with individuals with ASD.


• Experience in applied behavior analysis: a) conducting functional behavioral assessments (FBA); b) selecting interventions and strategies based on the results of the FBA; ANDc) working with parents/caregivers and paraprofessional staff in homes and other community-based settings to implement behavior plans using techniques grounded in principles of positive behavior support (PBS) and/or applied behavioral analysis (ABA).


• BCBA Licensure (required).


• Direct experience implementing evidence-based practices required.


• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle for all working hours required.

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