About the Role
» Teaches other behavior therapists to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions
» Ensures all services provided by the behavior therapists (Level II and III providers) take into consideration the person’s and family’s values, goals, preferences, culture and language
» Receives supervision from a BCBA
» Documents all services provided in the person’s case notes and/or health care plans.
» Participate in monitoring the person’s progress on targeted goals and objectives and treatment outcomes, including data collection
» Participate in the person’s coordinated care conference, as determined by the QSP and requested by the parent/primary caregiver
» Perform all of the clinical supervision functions required by their professional licensing or certification board and defined in this policy manual
» Provide family/caregiver training and counseling, as determined by the QSP and identified in the
person’s ITP
» Provide intervention observation and direction to level II and III providers, as determined by the QSP and identified in the person’s ITP
» Provide intervention services, as determined necessary in the CMDE and identified in the person’s ITP, with fidelity to the treatment method or modality necessary to promote progress on targeted goals and objectives
» Receive required clinical supervision and intervention observation and direction, as identified in the person’s ITP.
Requirements
To qualify as a level 1 provider, a person must meet both of the following requirements:
Be employed by an EIDBI provider agency
Have either:
At least 2,000 hours of clinical experience and/or training in the examination and/or treatment of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or related condition.
Completed the equivalent in graduate-level coursework at an accredited university (see equivalent coursework section)
* Note: Coursework must be documented in one or more of the following areas: ASD or related condition diagnostics ASD or related condition treatment strategies or child development.
In addition, a person must meet at least one of the following requirements:
Have a doctoral or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or related fields (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)
Be a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D) or a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (BACB)
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in behavioral health, child development or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy) and advanced certification in one of the DHS-recognized treatment modalities (see advanced certification section and EIDBI – Treatment modalities)
Be a Board-Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) through the BACB and have 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience that meets all registration, supervision and continuing education requirements of the certification
Enroll as a level I provider under the provider shortage variance if they meet all of the following requirements:
Have completed or are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program at an accredited college or university in one of the behavioral or child-development sciences or a related field (e.g., mental health, special education, social work, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy)
Receive observation and direction from a qualified supervising professional (QSP) at least once per month until meeting 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience.
About the Company
At Zam Caring Center, we are dedicated to transforming and empowering multicultural communities by providing effective support to children on the autism spectrum and their families. We strive to build a world where children with autism have the communication, academic, and life skills to increase their everyday independence. Our team is composed of experienced professionals who are passionate about helping children and their families. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child, including behavioral therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and we are committed to making that a reality.