The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE) seeks candidates for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position. The BCBA Clinician II will be hired to work in the Behavior Support Services (BSS) Clinic. Applicants with a focus in these areas are encouraged to apply:
Challenging behaviorFunctional analysisSkill buildingSystems level clinic operationsLocated on the main campus in Logan, Utah. This is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month fiscal year position. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities Identifying appropriate patients for BSS waitlist and/or providing appropriate referralsOverseeing BSS-specific/DHHS training and compliance requirements for all staff, students, and facultyCompleting or assisting with insurance prior authorization (PA)/request/renewal documentationProviding supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT)® to meet certification requirementsReviewing progress notes for accuracy/completion/feedbackAssisting in administrative clinical operations (e.g., ordering needed materials/supplies)Reviewing BSS-specific consent forms with new caregivers/patients (as needed)Scheduling and/or communicating with insurance companies regarding denied PAs/scheduling peer-to-peers (as needed)Supporting continuity of care for patients who require severe behavior services that may require billing of T codesParticipating in SCCE administrative meetings (e.g., compliance, directors meeting, BSS clinical meetings, interprofessional education seminar, etc.)Providing administrative assistance to billing, onboarding, Client Care Representatives, etc. (answering questions, fixing issues, training, etc.)Participating in weekly meetings with Doctoral student BCBA®s to go over casesCarrying a caseload to support 20 billable hours per weekAssisting other BSS BCBA®s in meeting case responsibilities (as needed) QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in applied behavior analysis or a closely related fieldCurrent BCBA® certificationCurrent Utah licensure (or ability to secure licensure by hire date) as a Licensed Behavior AnalystEffective oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive team settingDemonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilitiesComprehensive understanding of ASD-specific and behavioral health medical terminology including familiarity with ABA billing codes as outlined by the ABA Coding CoalitionPreferred Qualifications:
A doctoral degree in ABA or related field Experience in assessment and intervention for reducing challenging behaviorExperience providing early intervention to children with ASD Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
Current curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"Cover letter describing qualifications for the position to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department HighlightsThe Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provides students with real-world service and research opportunities.
The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence (SCCE; https://cehs.usu.edu/scce/) provides comprehensive clinical services and applied training across the lifespan, integrating across several programs and departments. Services are provided by teams of dedicated trainees and professionals who also engage in cutting-edge research related to clinical practices and interventions. Services provided in the SCCE include: Hearing and Balance, Speech-Language, Behavioral Health (including Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy), and applied behavior analysis services. The Behavior Health clinic includes an Integrated Assessment team that conducts comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluations for youth and adults with suspected developmental / behavioral concerns.
University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.
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About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
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