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Behavioral Clinical Practitioner- Marcus Autism Center- Full-time.

Description

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA

PURPOSE

In accordance with the needs of the ages of the population served, the

Behavioral Clinical Practitioner will provide billable off-site outpatient

behavioral psychology services to children with behavior problems and their

families. Provide parent, teacher, and staff training, and monitor

effectiveness and implementation of behavioral protocols at home and in school

settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Master's degree in psychology or related field is required. Must be Psych.

Associate or LCPC eligible.

· Must have a minimum of five years of experience with applied behavior analysis

and children with developmental disabilities and/or behavior problems.

· Previous training in applied behavior analysis and theoretical understanding

and philosophical appreciation for behavioral intervention in a clinical setting

is required.

· Must be able to organize and manage time and manage multiple tasks.

· Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of normal/abnormal growth and development throughout the age

continuum.

· Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or

higher rating within 30 days of date of hire.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Direct Clinical Services - responsible for the design and implementation of

comprehensive assessment and treatment programs for children and their families;

coordinate case management activities; train parents to implement treatment

programs.

2. Home Consultation - conduct comprehensive assessment of behavior problems;

provide consultative services to parents; design behavioral programs to be

implemented in home settings; train families; coordinate home and school

communication.

3. Supervision - attend supervision sessions prepared with case files and up to

date treatment plans and protocols.

4. Professionalism - conduct self in a responsible and ethical manner; come to

work in a timely manner and maintain appropriate therapist-patient relationship.

5. Administrative - complete all paperwork, phone contacts to outside agencies

and schools regarding child's treatment and development of treatment plans,

goals and objectives.

6. Research - keep up to date with research related to cases and use the

findings in an appropriate manner to augment treatment planning.

Care Location

: Marcus Autism Center

Schedule

: Full-time

Hours Per Week

: 40

Weekend Requirements

: None

Shift

: Day Job