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Board Certified Behavioral Analyst
BCBA's have a wide range of clinical functions. These functions include
a variety of applied and experimental responsibilities including, but
are not limited to:
- Employing an array of scientifically validated behavior analytic teaching procedures, including (but not limited to) discrete trial instruction, modeling, incidental teaching and other "naturalistic" teaching methods, small group instruction, activity-embedded instruction, task analysis, and chaining.
- Incorporating the following techniques into skill-building programs: prompting; error correction; reinforcement and manipulation of motivational variables; stimulus control (including discrimination training); preference assessments; and choice procedures.
- Employing a wide array of strategies to program for and assess both skill acquisition and skill generalization.
- Modifying instructional programs based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data.
- Conducting functional assessments (including functional analyses) of challenging behavior and becoming familiar with the array of considerations that would indicate certain assessment methods over others.
- Designing and implementing programs to reduce stereotypic, disruptive, and destructive behavior based on systematic analysis of the variables that cause and maintain the behavior and matching treatment to the determined function(s) of the behavior.
- Incorporating differential reinforcement of appropriate alternative responses into behavior reduction programs and efforts to teach replacement skills, based on the best available research evidence.
- Modifying behavior reduction programs based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data.
Educational requirements
BCBA's must have a Master's Degree in Special Education, Applied
Behavior Analysis or a related field of study. A Ph. D in Clinical
Psychology, Developmental Psychology is highly desirable, but not
required.
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TLC Case Supervisor
Case
Supervisors design and monitor the implementation of applied behavior
analysis services delivered to the client and family. The
responsibilities include, but not limited to: assessing the client's
performance, creating goals and objectives, designing and writing
educational programs, conducting functional behavioral assessments,
writing behavioral intervention plans, conducting parent training,
tracking the child's performance, analyzing treatment data and
maintaining reliability and validity throughout the course of the
child's treatment. Case Supervisors also have a crucial role in the
ongoing training and oversight of TLC's Senior and Junior behavior
therapists.
Required Applied Experience:
Case supervisors must have a minimum of four years experience working
with children with autism and related disorders and using the
principles of applied behavior analysis. During this time their work
must have been supervised and monitored by a Board Certified Behavioral
Analysts or an equivalent. The Case Supervisor must have experience in
coordinating services and collaborating with related service providers
and conducting school observations. Experience attending and
representing the needs of the child at individualized educational
planning (IEP) meetings is necessary.
Educational Requirements
Case Supervisors must either possess or be in the process of completing
a Master's Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a
related field of study. Case Supervisors should additionally have
specific course work in progress or completed in areas related to: the
principles of behavior, operant conditioning, verbal behavior, research
methodologies and ethics. Additionally, a New York State Teacher's
certification in Special Education, or equivalent is highly, highly
preferred.
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Senior Behavioral Therapists
Senior
Behavioral Therapists are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of
a client's program. They must insure that data is collected accurately
and consistently, and that programs are implemented in accordance with
the Case Supervisors treatment plan or recommendations. They are
additionally responsible for conveying pertinent information to the
Case Supervisor regarding progress, behaviors, family concerns and
information related to the performance of the Junior Behavioral
Therapists.
Required applied experience
Senior Behavioral Therapists must have at least two years experience
working with children with autism and related disorders using the
principles of applied behavior analysis. During this time their work
must have been supervised and monitored and their primary
responsibilities should have included daily implementation of applied
behavior analysis programs, data collection, applications of
reinforcement, prompting, prompt fading and management of client's
behavior.
Educational Requirements
Senior Behavioral Therapists must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's
Degree in Special Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related
field. These individuals should have received additional training in
the principles of applied behavior analysis and operant conditioning.
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Junior Behavioral Therapists
The
Behavioral Therapist status is TLC's entry-level position. These
individuals are responsible for the day-to-day implementation of
clients applied behavior analysis programs and behavioral intervention
plans. They are additionally responsible for conveying all pertinent
information to the Senior Therapist.
Required applied experience
Relevant experience is desirable, related to advancement in the company, and looked favorably upon, but is not required.
Educational Requirements
Junior Behavioral Therapists should, at a minimum, possess or be in the
process of completing (No more than 12 units or credits remaining) a
Bachelors Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Applied Behavior
Analysis or a related field of study.
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