Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Title: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/ Psychotherapist

Department: Mary Free Bed @ Cov Autism

Reporting Relationship: Center for Autism Manager

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It's extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients "Ask for Mary," they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the state with access to our unique standard of care

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our Commitment to providing an inclusive environment for patients, families, staff, and community, through embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion T.O.G.E.T.H.E.R.

* Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

* Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

* Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

* Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

* A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Age Specific Responsibility:

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Summary

As part of an interdisciplinary team, the BCBA/Psychotherapist is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of behavioral assessments and interventions. Provide psychotherapy to select patients.

Essential Job Responsibilities

* Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation.

* Complete psychotherapy assessments and treatment plans to guidelines.

* Supervise ABA Behavior Technicians and implementation of treatment plans.

* Completes behavioral observation protocols and participates in research projects as requested.

* Provide counseling/psychotherapy to select patients under the supervision of a fully licensed psychologist, as assigned by Chief Psychologist.

* Participate in consultation sessions with the treatment team and parents.

* Complete required documentation according to protocols and within outlined time parameters.

* Embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by:

o Treating everyone with dignity and respect

o Opening more doors to opportunities for underrepresented cultures

o Growing talent and people

o Evaluating and eliminating disparities

o Taking action against injustices, bias and racism

o Honoring our differences and how to collaborate

o Educating staff, patients and the communities we care for

o Restoring Hope and Freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

* Master's degree from an accredited university or institution of higher learning in psychology, social work, or counseling.

* Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.

* Licensed or Limited Licensed as a Psychologist, Social Worker, or Counselor in the State of Michigan.

* Three (3) years prior employment experience in human service including multidisciplinary behavioral analysis and behavioral interventions.

* Clinical experience in assessment and treatment of neuro-developmental disorders and mental health/behavioral health disorders for individuals with developmental disabilities.

* Clinical experience in individual, family and group therapy settings.

* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.

* Current Michigan driver's license with acceptable driving record.

* Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers

Preferred Job Qualifications

* Demonstrated ability to engage in behavioral data collection and interventions with fidelity.

* Proficiency with the use of computers and knowledge of operational procedures.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

None Occasionally (Less than 1/3) Frequently (1/3 to 2/3) Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position

Traverse or move around work location

Use keyboard

Operate or use department specific

equipment

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder

Position self to accomplish the Essential

Functions of the role

Receive and communicate information

and ideas for understanding

Transport, position, and/or exert force

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, you must request accommodation in writing, within 182 days after you know or should know of the need for accommodation.

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.