Substitute Nursing Staff

Qualifications:  Must be RN or LPN with current Georgia license and hold liability insurance. Pediatric experience preferred.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

The primary function of the BCBA is to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behavioral support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and/or other behavioral and social/communication challenges. The BCBA also consults with and teaches instructional team members regarding pro-active, educational, programming, and behavioral supports; develops and implements comprehensive treatment plans; and collaborates with team members, related services providers, families, and other agencies as appropriate. The BCBA manages RBTs, BCaBA (if applicable) and other behavioral support positions in the agency.  The BCBA provides ongoing training and direct supervision to team members.

Qualifications: 

• Conduct formal assessment and develop treatment plans for individual students.
• Ensure the implementation of treatment plans, document contacts and observations; use professional knowledge and independent judgment to strategize continuous improvements.
• Provide training and supervision of techs and other behavior support staff through observations, meetings, performance coaching and other methods in accordance with agency policies and procedures, professional ethics and insurance billing requirements. 
• Establish and maintain data measurement, collection, and analysis systems for clients receiving behavioral interventions. Maintain appropriate documentation as well as prepare, and complete reports as required.
• Ensure that all treatment plans and programs comply with contract requirements, satisfy all relevant insurance certification and other expectations, and meet or exceed professional standards. Maintain highly organized, consistent, thorough, and systematic recordkeeping practices.

• Participate in team or department work sessions at the onset of each school year, partnering to establish initial caseload; thereafter throughout the school year, collaborate with Clinical Billing Coordinator to receive new referrals and coordinate evaluation and treatment schedules
• Coordinate with Clinical Billing Coordinator to maximum direct service productivity, considering absenteeism, center activities, staffing/conferences and other circumstances that reduce scheduled treatment frequency. Coordinate adjusted treatment schedules with information on file, or provided by parents, regarding other treating therapist’s schedules to avoid duplication of services.
• Collaborate with Clinical Billing Coordinator to provide required information and produce documentation for prior approval, prior authorization, physician care plans and all other professional communication and records necessary for authorization to commence and continue treatment; including, as needed, written, verbal or electronic communication with insurance carriers, physicians, claim reviewers, etc.

• Coordinate with Director of Operations, Human Resources Coordinator, and CEO to complete appropriate recruiting, selection, training, and retention of trainers and instructional aides.

• Seek creative options for ensuring the continuity and consistency of treatment and support services across settings for the lifespan of the client. Develop strategies for the stability of quality services when clients experience transitions.
• Conduct post-evaluation conferences with parents either in person or via electronic format (email, Skype, etc…) coordinating follow-up for Sisu enrollment with Clinical Billing Coordinator who will support therapy treatment enrollment and coordinate referral for classroom services to the Director of Operations.  Inform Family Services Coordinator of support or community networking identified as needs by parents

• Conduct structured periodic service reviews to monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs and their implementation; modify and document plan changes as needed.
• Provide staff development, training, and modeling for team members in strategies and methodologies for working with children on the autism spectrum and/or clients who have behavioral, adaptive, and/or social/communication challenges. Conduct in-service training, workshops, and presentations to develop skills and establish consistent practices across Sisu programs of service. Provide consultation regarding behavior incident reporting and behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in Individual Education Program (IEP) team meetings for clients as appropriate.
• Promote positive public relations, facilitate interagency collaboration, and advocate for the establishment and maintenance of comprehensive services.
• Participate in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, team meetings and program visitations.
• Must comply with all Therapy Department policies and procedures.
• Must comply with all agency policies and procedures as well as regulatory authorities.
• Accept all other responsibilities as assigned.