Job Description

Description:

At Atlanta Autism Center we provide center-based, early diagnostic and therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorder 6 years old and younger. We are privately owned and our interdisciplinary team of highly trained, professionals is skilled in a variety of therapies, including ABA, speech, feeding, and occupational therapy.


We believe that learning should be fun, which is why we take a naturalistic and play-based approach to assessment and treatment. We believe every child and every family deserves compassionate and assent-based care.

Why Atlanta Autism Center?

Competitive Compensation:

Earn a salary of 100k to $124k - (sliding scale based on billed hours - guaranteed clients, monthly bonus incentives)

Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Support, and Maternity Leave Return Bonus:

$2,500-$5,000 provided with 1-2 year commitment

Work-Life Balance:

Small caseloads (8-10 clients), no weekend or evening hours (operating hours M-F 8:00-5:00), weekly flex time

Loan Forgiveness:

$5,000 yearly after one year of service.

Benefits:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, UNLIMITED PTO after 6 months, paid holidays and mental health days, holiday billable-hour credit, bring-your-child to work benefit, supportive and dynamic company culture

Continuous Learning and Opportunities for Growth:

Comprehensive initial and ongoing training, free live and on-demand CEUs, monthly trainings, $500 CE stipend, weekly in-person mentorship and supervision, BCBA career path, in-house research program and research participation opportunities!

Responsibilities

As an Atlanta Autism Center BCBA, you will:

Assess children using ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland and QABF, MAS, FAST and Functional Behavior Assessment as needed. Maintain assigned caseload of clients (Billable Hours: 25-32) Write a comprehensive Individual Plan of Care and Behavior Support Plan for each child assessed. Develop and implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction goals Create recommendations for comprehensive services Provide consultation training and collaboration for parents, teachers, community members and other members of the child's education environment regarding patients' progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions as appropriate. Staff, train, coach and facilitate treatment teams; program monitoring Ensure that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that patients' progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational procedures. Provide training/supervision to interns as assigned. Provide consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, schools or agencies outside of this organization. Provides exemplary leadership through hands-on training and modeling of ethical conduct Monitor daily performance of assigned RBTs to ensure duties are completed accurately, efficiently and timely.

Requirements:

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree (or higher) in a relevant field. Current BCBA certification.

Education and/or Experience:

Must be currently certified as a BCBA with the Behavior Analytic Certification Board. Individuals who have recently completed their Master's Degree and are waiting to take the BACB exam will be considered on an individual basis. Maintain CEU requirement and BCBA credential with Behavior Analytic Certification Board (BACB). Obtain and maintain in good standing certification commiserate with treatment provided. Training and clinical experience in providing applied behavior analysis to children and families. Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders required Analytical skills necessary in order to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine appropriate diagnosis, treatment plan and monitor effectiveness of treatment programs. Spanish speaking preferred

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, patients, and the public.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Atlanta Autism Center (AAC) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AAC complies with applicable laws regarding accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Come join a wonderful team! We're still growing, so look for new locations to come!