Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst: Las Cruces - Frontera Health, Inc.
Las Cruces, NM
About the Job
Frontera Health is developing a tech-enabled platform to provide pediatric therapies for rural families in need. Our platform leverages AI/ML to establish the foundational video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders. By working with parents and caregivers in rural communities, we aim to increase access to care, improve health equity, and deliver personalized treatment for better outcomes.
Frontera is led by a world-class leadership team, well capitalized and backed by premier investors (Lightspeed and Lux), and already have 500+ clients eagerly awaiting our services. As Frontera continues to scale, we will continue to expand services and product offerings to better serve the families and providers in our communities.
The Lead BCBA will spend 40% of their time delivering ABA services to patients and families. Responsibilities will include assessment, plan development, service delivery, case management, supervision, caseload development, parent training, annual performance reviews, and quality assurance.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Lead BCBA will spend 60% of their time overseeing the BCBA & RBT team, day to day operations, and growth of their assigned clinic or regions. This will include project work such as the launch of services in new regions including supporting hiring, training, community outreach, and establishing school contracts. This will also include partnering with Frontera's product team to support the implementation of new technology within our clinics. This role may include travel between regions.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- Acceptable graduate degree from an accredited university, completion of acceptable graduate coursework in behavior analysis, and a defined period of supervised practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam.
- Acceptable graduate degree, a full-time faculty position in behavior analysis that includes research and teaching, and supervised practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam.
- Acceptable doctoral degree that was conferred at least 10 years ago and at least 10 years' post-doctoral practical experience to apply for the BCBA exam.
- Well qualified candidates will possess a minimum 1-2 years of leadership experience including hiring, training, team member development (coaching, feedback and performance management)
- Well qualified candidates will demonstrate the ability to conduct successful community and partnership outreach with a proven ROI. Examples include school contracts, establishing talent pipelines, and establishing client referral pipelines.
General Requirements:
- General knowledge and experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Must be able to be onsite at our Las Cruces center for a minimum of three days per week.
- Services and/or knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Leadership experience
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Windows, Excel, database management and record keeping.
- Effective oral and written communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
- Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent and effective relationship building skills
- Must have the ability to work independently.
- Willing to engage in an involved and team-focused workplace.
- Interacts professionally with ethnically/culturally/spiritually different people in a sensitive and respectful manner.
- Flexible schedule, but must be able to work irregular hours when necessary
- Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
Essential Clinical Duties:
The Lead BCBA will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all Frontera Health policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting behavior or functional Analytic Assessment Process
- Developing the case supervision and clinical management
- Developing and implementing an ABA Treatment Plan
- Consulting with a Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) or Behavior Technicians (BT) regarding client/family concerns
- Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of person served
- Including the client/family in setting treatment goals and training families on specific treatment strategies and carryover skills for the client/family
- Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and/or techniques in therapy
- Recording and tracking daily progress for client/family accurately
- Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives
- Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the client and/or family
- Planning for discharge of the person served
- Completing stage two assessments
- Participate in community events to promote services to families and prospective staff.
Frontera Health, Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive. We believe that our differences make us stronger and that all employees, regardless of their background, experiences, or abilities, contribute to our success.
We are committed to:
- Providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
- Continuously learning and improving our DE&I practices.
We will achieve this commitment by:
- Recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- Creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
- Actively listening to and addressing the needs and concerns of all employees.
We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as a company and to our mission of serving the pediatric behavioral health community. We are committed to continuous improvement in this area and welcome feedback from all employees.