Behavior technician jobs in Alpharetta, GA

About the Company

Claratel Behavioral Health (formerly DeKalb Community Service Board) is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in Atlanta, Georgia. We offer a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals.

About the Role

The BCBA (board-certified behavior analyst) is primarily responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior plans based on these assessments. The BCBA is to ensure the effective implementation of all treatment plans and programming for their clients on their caseload as described by the fundamental responsibilities listed below. This position will work primarily in the function of providing services and expertise in a Community Residential Alternative (CRA) environment for adults. The secondary function of this position will be to provide behavioral supports for other adults in the IDD program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional and legal requirements, the principles of behavior analysis and demonstrates sound professional judgment at all times.
• Collaborates with families, caregivers and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of client's behaviors.
• Develops a treatment plan (including behavior support plan) based on the functions of the behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence-based.
• Attends all relevant meetings for clients, including treatment team meetings, ISP (as allowed/needed) and staffing.
• Adequately demonstrates their abilities to work effectively as a part of a clinical team.
• Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan's efficacy can be assessed and data-based decisions can be made.
• Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training and support to clients, staff members and family members during regularly-scheduled visits.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented treatment plan and modifies the plan as necessary.
• Upon receiving information from the Vice President, the BCBA will initiate services with new clients in a timely manner.
• Manages caseload and prepares and submits all required documentation on time. This includes, but is not limited to: assessments, treatment plans/BSPs, session notes after every session, at least monthly analysis of the data, updating the treatment plans as needed, participation in calls with insurance companies, etc.
• Generates reports mandated by DBHDD in a timely manner.
• Supervises Registered Behavior Technician's (RBTs), BCaBAs, and graduate students, if assigned to their caseload.
• Performs other duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have MA degree in related field and BCBA certification number. Certification must be kept up to date.

Required Skills

• Must be able to identify and resolve obstacles in a timely manner; gather and analyze data; develop alternative solutions; must work well in group problem solving situations.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must write clearly and informatively; edit work for grammar and spelling and complete sentences; vary writing style to meet the needs of the agency/client; must be able to explain anything in reports in layman's terms to families.
• Must follow policies and procedures; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate parties if a deadline will not be met; support the organization's goals and values.
• Must display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Flexible schedule.
• Valid GA Driver's license.

Pay range and compensation package

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000.

• Georgia State Health Benefit Plans: flexible options to fit your medical needs, cash rewards for maintaining your health, and many of the plans have an extensive provider list.
• Georgia State Dental and Vision Insurance: options are accepted by many providers.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): In the first year, all full-time employees accrue up to 20 days!
• 401K Plan: For Full-time employees, Claratel Behavioral Health automatically contributes 7.5% of salary….no need for you to contribute!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): All employees have 24/7 access to services such as mental health assistance, legal assistance, shared resources for child and elderly care, financial education, and much more!
• Growth Opportunities: Promoting from within is what we prefer, so we'll provide continuous professional development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Claratel Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding disability under VEVRRA and ADA. Disabled applicants who require special accommodations should contact Human Resources or the Georgia Relay Service.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.

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