Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents with severe emotional, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disabilities is best accomplished within a comprehensive treatment program specifically designed to meet individualized needs. For this reason, Southwood Psychiatric Hospital has created an Intellectual Developmental Disability / Autism Spectrum Disorder (IDD/ASD) Residential Treatment Program. Located in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, the IDD/ASD Program provides treatment for up to 44 males between the ages of 6 and 21 years of age. The staff-to-child ratio in this program is 1:4, ensuring that each patient who takes part in this programming option has the thorough support he needs to be successful during the treatment process.

We are hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join the team at the IDD/ASD RTF located in Canonsburg, PA (south of Pittsburgh).

Please note however, we are not on the public transportation system and individuals working in a patient-facing role, must be 21-years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
 Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
 Trains new staff on ABA techniques
 Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
 Facilitates daily team meetings
 Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
 Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
 Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a
timely manner
 Participates in performance improvement activities
 Follows all hospital/facility policies and procedures
 Must maintain license or certification in good standing
 Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
 Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
 Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

SWOOD

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
 Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
 Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
 Experience with working with adolescent population
 Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
 CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility).
 First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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