Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) participates as an integral member of the team in terms of evaluation, treatment planning, service implementation, and supervision of Autism Behavior Interventionists/Registered Behavior Technicians.

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the famous Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding social justice, intellectual pursuit, and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our diverse, talented, and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst is responsible for conducting initial Applied Behavior Analysis evaluations, developing, updating, and maintaining treatment plans implemented by Autism Behavior Interventionists/Registered Behavior Technicians, supervision of Autism Behavior Interventionists/Registered Behavior Technicians, providing direct one-on-one and small group therapy, and contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and multidisciplinary meetings.

• Utilize accepted screening and assessment instruments to appraise children’s developmental status and performance in various areas of behavior, including but not limited to communication, socialization, adaptive functioning, and maladaptive behaviors
• Develop, update, and maintain treatment plans based upon evaluation results
• Provide direct one-on-one and small group therapy
• Supervise Autism Behavior Interventionists/Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) to meet national requirements for RBTs for both acquiring and maintaining certification
• Co-facilitate groups and/or conduct individual sessions in the areas of social skills and parent training as appropriate
• Maintain accurate records and protect patient privacy by ensuring that Protected Health Information is secured
• Complete forms for insurance billing, documentation, and charting in a timely manner to assist in billing and collection for services rendered
• Sanitize toys and equipment
• Ensure adults and children follow Center policies and procedures

Education: 

• Minimum a Master's degree in behavior analysis or other natural science, education, human services, engineering, medicine or a field related to behavior analysis and approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Currently licensed in good standing in Nevada

Experience:

• Two years’ experience in pediatric and developmental disabilities; Five years preferred

Skills & Abilities:       

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work independently as well as collaboratively
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles and guidelines
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy Rules and Regulations