The BA provides training and support to the Behavior Health Technician (BHT-ABA) on appropriate therapeutic interventions targeted to reduce client(s) maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors as outlined in the child’s Individual Treatment Plan. Services are provided in the home, school, and other community settings.
This position reports to the assigned IBHS Supervisor and the IBHS Director.
Sign-on bonus of $5000 paid after successful completion of 90 days.**
Sign-on bonus requires a one-year commitment contract.
Responsibilities
Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
Monitor, track and interpret behavioral data.
Provide training, supervision, and consultative resources to bachelor level staff.
Participate in internal and external team meetings.
Demonstrate knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA).
Demonstrate good writing skills.
Receive encouragement and support to engage in research and professional presentations locally, regionally, and nationally should this be of interest.
Requirements
Minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or a related mental/behavior health field.
Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification)
Additional Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.
Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?
Compensation: Behavior Analyst base salary is $67,000 annually. Mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus.
Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.
Incentives: 1 ½ times the staff’s base hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met. Roughly 75% of current employees earn incentives- those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000-$10,000 annually.
Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family is only $370/month!
Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing the LECOM Dental School
BAI Insurance
Vision Insurance.
Vision benefits can also be stacked with discount provided by Sterrettania Ophthalmology and LECOM Health Eye Care Center.
Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
Employee Assistance program (EAP).
Employee Referral program.
Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your contribution after one year of service.
One Year of Service is completed after working 1,000 hours within a 12-month period. If you do not reach 1,000 hours in your first year, you will earn your Year of Service in any future year when you meet that requirement.
Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.
Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.
Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.
The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
