Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Autism Specialist provides a variety of medically necessary clinical services to a diverse client population informed by quality assessment, efficient treatment, and timely medical documentation.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Autism Specialist

• Completes functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, treatment planning for behaviors.
• Uses appropriate assessments to determine behaviors needing to be addressed.
• Develops and monitors program delivery for client and family to implement.
• Performs utilization review as requested. 
• Works with parents/guardians on parent training programs.
• Work with a variety of individuals with a variety of diagnoses, within competency.
• Coordinates care with Intensive Individual Support/Registered Behavior Technician staff to implement programs.
• Supervise Intensive Individual Support/Registered Behavior Technician to oversee services provided to clients and provide appropriate feedback.
• Tracks data using appropriate data tools.
• Completed required authorization requests to insurance companies on behalf of the client to receive services.
• Completed all service documentation timely and meets quality standards.
• Provides the numbers of services to clients/families as required.
• Refers for appropriate services to meet the medical necessity of clients.
• Participates in department meetings and meetings with supervisor.
• Supports Horizons Mental Health Center agency with other agencies.
• Supports and meets with other department staff as needed to serve clients.
• Completes required trainings needed for agency.
• Completes related activities as assigned by the department head or direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Autism Specialist

• Knowledge of and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of behavior tracking techniques.
• Knowledge of and practice of parent training techniques.
• Knowledge of and practice of ethical rules and regulations.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experience managing treatment plans and treatment teams, including directing and managing client treatment with other providers.

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Integrity:
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
• The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
• Compassion:
• A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
• Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
• Accountability:
• Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
• Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
• Respect:
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
• Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
• Excellence:
• Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
• Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
• Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Applied Behavior Analysis, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Completed training for Autism Specialist or Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of experience working in ABA field.
• Understand integrating care with other providers.

REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst or current Autism Specialist certification.
• Valid Driver's License

We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.