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Acadia Healthcare Master's Level Behavorial Consultant - BCBA Preferred - Full time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description

Belmont Behavioral Hospital is a premiere provider of comprehensive treatment for mental health conditions and substance abuse problems. Having been in operation for over 75 years as one of the most prominent providers of behavioral healthcare treatment services, Belmont is proud to offer high quality and specialized programming options for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults who are suffering from psychiatric concerns and chemical dependency.

We are currently seeking a Full time, Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) position, in our STAR (Specialized Treatment for Autism and Related Disorders) , at Belmont Behavioral Hospital.

The primary function of the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of persons receiving services (PRS) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. The BCBA also consults with and teaches clinical team members regarding pro-active, educational and behavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; conducts behavioral evaluations of PRS and designs behavior and individual support plans and collaborates with clinical team members, educators, families, and other providers as appropriate. The BCBA supports the child and adolescent units and provides ongoing training and direct support to team members.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Master’s or Doctoral Applied Behavioral Analysis conferred by an accredited program, or otherwise meet the BACB eligibility requirements to become a BCBA.

  • Two or more years’ experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders with a demonstrated understanding of the principals of behavioral management preferred.

  • Experience in working with children and families required

Qualifications

Education

Required

  • Masters or better

  • Masters or better in Psychology

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

  • Bd Cert Behav Analyst

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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