The Clinical BCBA is responsible for developing appropriate programs and behavior plans as well as supervising their implementation. The Clinical BCBA works closely with the CD in order to determine goals for each patient. The Clinical BCBA continually monitors their assigned teams and each patient's progress in order to provide the most relevant programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and supervises implementation of new programs
• Creates individualized behavior support plan with support from Program Manager Apprentice
• Monitors implementation of behavior support plan and provides feedback as necessary
• Conducts functional assessments and analyses
• Captures and contrives opportunities to teach staff and patients in the natural environment and teaches others to do the same
• Participates in assessment process
• Attends and participates in parent team meetings, technician meetings, trainings and other meetings as needed
• Provides information about programming to parents
• Attends IEP meetings as needed for the progress of the patient's therapy goals
• Participates in research and presentation opportunities at local and national conferences
• Works collaboratively with other members of patient's treatment team and family
• Communicates with Program Manager Apprentice, Technicians, Training Manager, and Clinical Director regarding all developments, problems or concerns as needed
• Responds appropriately to feedback
• Keeps patients safe at all times
• Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to Clinical Director
• Completes and submits required documentation in a timely manner
• Offers feedback on staff performance reviews 
• Assists with new staff training
• Assists with scheduling technicians as needed
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families and patients working with LS
• Works to positively impact team spirit and overall morale
• Maintains client confidentiality per LS policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations
• Adheres to all LS policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Vice President of Clinical Operations, Chief Clinical Officer, or Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in ABA or related field
• Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA)
• Experience with behavior guideline development and programming for patients with autism
• Strong attention to detail for data collection and report writing
• Positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational  and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved
• Discretion in matters that need to remain private
• Ability to train others (parents, staff) in basic principles of ABA, curriculum, programs, etc
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Condition of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history check.
• Must be willing to provide transportation to patients using your personal vehicle and travel to different locations within the surrounding area to provide therapy.
• Must obtain automobile insurance with a minimum of $100,000 combined in property and medical liability.
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine prior to or at orientation.
• Must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as provided by LittleStar, where physical distance cannot be attained.
• Depending on location hired, must obtain Kentucky ABA Board Licensure.

Supervisory Responsibility 

This position supervises the Technicians working with their caseload of patients.

Work Environment

Position operates in a clinical environment. This role routinely uses standard office and audiovisual equipment. Position may also operate at offsite locations including a patient's home, school, or place of employment. This role may be expected to work at multiple sites with multiple patients.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations can be provided to assist or enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, upon request.

Travel

Travel to satellite sites, patient's homes, and/or training events or conferences may be required.