Description

Kaufman Children's Center has earned a worldwide reputation for providing the highest quality applied behavior analysis, speech and language, and occupational therapy treatment for children. We are seeking a passionate, results-driven BCBA who is ready to join our team of dedicated behavior analysts and registered behavior technicians to change the lives of young children with ASD.

We provide comprehensive early intervention using primarily center-based ABA treatment with opportunities for expanding to home-based services. Children receive ABA, speech, and occupational therapy under one roof for optimum carryover and generalization across settings.

WHY BCBAS LOVE WORKING AT KCC

• No evenings or weekends
• Low caseloads (7-8 full-time children)
• Flexibility with schedules to promote work/life balance
• Consistent opportunities to work from home
• Up to three weeks paid time off
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Winter break each December between Christmas and New Year (a portion is paid and employees may use PTO to supplement the remaining)
• Incentives for exceeding target billable hours weekly
• $350 continuing education stipend
• Reimbursement for BACB and state licensure fees
• Reimbursement for BAAM membership fee

MEDICAL & FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical and dental coverage (BCBS-PPO)
• Employee-matched SIMPLE IRA retirement account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care and medical spending
• Life insurance policy at no cost to the employee
• Short-term disability at no cost to the employee

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Assess skills using the Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) to include Barrier and Transition Assessments
• Conduct behavioral assessments (FBA) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIP)
• Generate treatment plan to improve socially significant behaviors across several domains
• Obtain initial and concurrent authorizations for ABA treatment under medical necessity
• Collect data, generate graphs to document behavior change over time
• Produce program and progress updates with accuracy and timeliness
• Generate approximately 26-30 billable hours per week
• Conduct/oversee regular preference assessments
• Conduct parent training sessions
• Train ABA techs as needed to implement treatment plans
• Document billable hours timely using KCC’s EMR (Raintree)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Literacy: Must be able to read written material from a variety of sources.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and view computer screen daily for several hours at a time.
• Speaking/hearing: Must be able to communicate with staff and patients on phone or in person. Must be able to receive information through oral communication.
• Attention: Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions.
• Stress tolerance: Must be able to exhibit self-control when dealing with clients/families or other clinic staff who become upset.
• Throughout the day (Frequently): sit, walk, stand, type, write.
• Throughout the day (Occasionally): bend, stoop, squat, reach above shoulder, kneel, lift (up to 35 pounds).

MORE ABOUT KCC

KCC is an internationally recognized private practice located in West Bloomfield, Michigan. We offer speech-language therapy, occupational/sensory-motor therapy, ABA autism programs, and many more services to help kids live their very best lives. Our bright, friendly state-of-the-art clinic includes two buildings with individual classrooms, group spaces, and sensory gyms.

Our staff is highly trained and known for enthusiasm, expertise, outstanding clinical skills, and insights into children. SLPs, OTs, and ABA professionals work together daily in a true team approach, ensuring the best possible outcomes across all settings.

Kaufman Children’s Center provides equal opportunity for employment to all qualified persons based on merit and qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification or characteristics protected by law.

Requirements

• Current certification as a board-certified behavior analyst in good standing
• Master's degree in applied behavior analysis
• Hold an active licensed behavior analyst (LBA) credential through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• One year of experience developing and monitoring intervention programs for young children with autism is preferred
• Excellent conceptual understanding of verbal behavior
• Familiarity with assessments such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales
• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans
• Willingness to travel on occasion if needed to support home programs
• Experience collaborating with other service providers such as speech pathologists and occupational therapists
• Flexibility to support parent and client needs to have greatest positive impact