Brown University Health
Overview
SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the BCBA independently provides school-based functional behavioral analytic services (assessment, treatment, and consultation) for students attending the Bradley Schools. BCBAs may also provide supervision of graduate-level trainees. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. Responsibilities
Apply the organization\'s values of respect, honesty, and fairness and pursue excellence in improving health status and service quality. Participate actively in the behavioral assessment of Bradley School students; review medical, developmental, family histories, clinical diagnoses, and treatment protocols; provide quality behavioral analytic services; develop individualized behavior plans in consultation with the treatment team. Develop and implement skills acquisition, social skills, and positive behavior support plans in consultation with the treatment team. Provide leadership and role modeling to multidisciplinary staff; serve as treatment team leader for Bradley School classrooms when appropriate. Review student records prior to admission, oversee plans for assessment, treatment, and education, and coordinate communications with team members and external professionals (e.g., IEP/PPT meetings, behavioral reviews). Facilitate weekly team meetings and other meetings with parents, school district personnel, or community professionals; produce timely reports and documentation; communicate effectively with school personnel and providers. Consult with school nurses, psychiatrists, and outside medical providers as needed; work with school psychologists to clarify assessment needs and recommendations. Maintain proactive communication with the Clinical Director regarding clinical and administrative issues; demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills to sustain effective teams. Deliver high-quality services for students admitted to the school program or referred for outpatient consultation; provide case management, individualized behavioral treatment, and outpatient consultation as assigned; complete required reports and records timely; provide in-service education; supervise graduate-level trainees as assigned. Adhere to school policies, attend in-service programs, maintain crisis de-escalation and intervention certification, complete continuing education to maintain BCBA certification and license, and comply with infection control, risk management, safety standards. Maintain punctuality and appropriate use of sick time and school time off; understand the school organizational chart and communicate through that structure; participate in training seminars and committees as requested; perform other related duties as required. Provide leadership and guidance to assigned teams, coordinate student/staff needs with school management, and lead weekly treatment team meetings and other school meetings. Minimum Qualifications
Master\'s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited school; BCBA board certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Licensure by the RI Department of Health as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (required in RI). Experience in a clinical and/or school setting; experience with students with autism preferred. Knowledge and skills to provide care to school-aged youth with consideration of developmental, cultural, familial, and individual factors affecting functioning and progress. One to two years of specialized clinical experience with children and adolescents preferred. Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is in a school classroom and/or office setting; environment may be stressful due to care of students with severe emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges (possible aggressive or self-injurious behaviors). De-escalation techniques are used to minimize interventions. Ability to participate in physical management of students, including safe body positioning and short-distance support as needed. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, and occasional running; ability to escort students and maintain safety for extended periods. Pay Range
$63,209.33-$104,335.50 EEO Statement
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location
LSS-Wakefield-31 Fairfield Way - 31 Fairfield Way Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879 Work Type
Mon-Fri, School Hours Work Shift
Day Daily Hours
8 hours Driving Required
No
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SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the BCBA independently provides school-based functional behavioral analytic services (assessment, treatment, and consultation) for students attending the Bradley Schools. BCBAs may also provide supervision of graduate-level trainees. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization\'s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. Responsibilities
Apply the organization\'s values of respect, honesty, and fairness and pursue excellence in improving health status and service quality. Participate actively in the behavioral assessment of Bradley School students; review medical, developmental, family histories, clinical diagnoses, and treatment protocols; provide quality behavioral analytic services; develop individualized behavior plans in consultation with the treatment team. Develop and implement skills acquisition, social skills, and positive behavior support plans in consultation with the treatment team. Provide leadership and role modeling to multidisciplinary staff; serve as treatment team leader for Bradley School classrooms when appropriate. Review student records prior to admission, oversee plans for assessment, treatment, and education, and coordinate communications with team members and external professionals (e.g., IEP/PPT meetings, behavioral reviews). Facilitate weekly team meetings and other meetings with parents, school district personnel, or community professionals; produce timely reports and documentation; communicate effectively with school personnel and providers. Consult with school nurses, psychiatrists, and outside medical providers as needed; work with school psychologists to clarify assessment needs and recommendations. Maintain proactive communication with the Clinical Director regarding clinical and administrative issues; demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills to sustain effective teams. Deliver high-quality services for students admitted to the school program or referred for outpatient consultation; provide case management, individualized behavioral treatment, and outpatient consultation as assigned; complete required reports and records timely; provide in-service education; supervise graduate-level trainees as assigned. Adhere to school policies, attend in-service programs, maintain crisis de-escalation and intervention certification, complete continuing education to maintain BCBA certification and license, and comply with infection control, risk management, safety standards. Maintain punctuality and appropriate use of sick time and school time off; understand the school organizational chart and communicate through that structure; participate in training seminars and committees as requested; perform other related duties as required. Provide leadership and guidance to assigned teams, coordinate student/staff needs with school management, and lead weekly treatment team meetings and other school meetings. Minimum Qualifications
Master\'s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited school; BCBA board certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Licensure by the RI Department of Health as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (required in RI). Experience in a clinical and/or school setting; experience with students with autism preferred. Knowledge and skills to provide care to school-aged youth with consideration of developmental, cultural, familial, and individual factors affecting functioning and progress. One to two years of specialized clinical experience with children and adolescents preferred. Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Work is in a school classroom and/or office setting; environment may be stressful due to care of students with severe emotional, behavioral, and/or developmental challenges (possible aggressive or self-injurious behaviors). De-escalation techniques are used to minimize interventions. Ability to participate in physical management of students, including safe body positioning and short-distance support as needed. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, grasping, bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, and occasional running; ability to escort students and maintain safety for extended periods. Pay Range
$63,209.33-$104,335.50 EEO Statement
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location
LSS-Wakefield-31 Fairfield Way - 31 Fairfield Way Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879 Work Type
Mon-Fri, School Hours Work Shift
Day Daily Hours
8 hours Driving Required
No
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