Board Certified Behavior Analyst- CSP

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

FULL TIME - EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, theCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinicfor Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive's unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models.Our programs include: Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills. A BCBA will also oversee programming of associate behavior analysts and provide ongoing support and supervision to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with Behavior Support Plans.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, First Shift

Location: Warwick, RI

Did you know... studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they'll be hired if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:

• Function in supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of Registered Behavior Technicians, Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts and other treating staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of assessment tools, to conduct functional assessments and analyses when appropriate, and to develop appropriate behavior strategies to teach appropriate behavior and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
• Create ongoing data collection system to establish baseline and programmatic efficacy for all person's served, and to analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.
• Develop behavior plans/Recovery Plans for person's served with a focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).
• Collaborate, communicate and assist in the training of person's served, parents, staff and/or natural supports.
• Attend and participate in any meetings with other community providers.
• Serve as a consultant to natural supports and other staff.
• Provide direct supervision to Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst and Registered Behavior Technician.
• Follows all conduct guidelines and disciplinary standards as described by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Master's Degree in Psychology, Education or Related Field. Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification.
• Previous work with Intellectual/Developmental Disabled (I/DD) adult/young adult population preferred.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst Certification
• Orientation including CPR, first aid, and Safety Care completion required.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer

Benefits:

• 3 weeks' vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment
• 10 sick days per year
• 1 Float day
• Birthday off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid lunch
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance as low as $0/month
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability
• 401k with 2% company match
• Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses

All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 17.5 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees. Insurance plans remain the same regardless of FT or PT benefit eligibility.

Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.

Reports To:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst reports directly to Program Manager and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.