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Req #: 239385

Department: PEDIATRICS - UW AUTISM CENTER

Job Location Detail: Frequent local travel required.

Posting Date: 09/27/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,996 - $7,561 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The UW Autism Center (UWAC) is a unit within the Institute on Human Development and Disability in UW Pediatrics and is devoted to supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training.

The Autism Center’s has an outstanding opportunity for a full time (100% FTE) Clinical Lead - Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This individual will work amongst a team of professionals, including licensed psychologists, speech-language pathologists, early intervention providers, medical professionals, faculty, graduate students, and pre- and post-doctoral fellows. They will supervise or offer consultation and support to other BCBAs, some of whom have been in the field for 10 years.

Under the guidance of the UW Autism Center's Director of Clinical Services, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Team Lead will provide supervision and support to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs- masters-level clinicians), Behavior Technicians (BTs- bachelor level clinicians) and practicum students. There are two primary job functions for this position, which include clinical supervision of individuals (including BCBAs) on the ABA Services team, and providing clinical services on the ABA team. There is also the option to participate on our Training and School Services team. The position requires the ability to supervise a team of 10-15 individuals on the ABA team to ensure that they are providing high quality services, as measured by client progress and client/parent satisfaction. Reliable transportation required due to frequent traveling to multiple client homes daily, several times a week is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide clinical services on the ABA Team

• Provide individual skills training for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorders. • Provide consultation to community providers who work with patients in order to develop continuity in care for the patient and their family. • Complete initial client/patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress reports, referral letters, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely manner. • Collaborate with other clinical team members in assessment and intervention and consult with other members of clinical team regarding diagnosis and intervention strategies, as needed. • Meet minimum billable expectation, complete paperwork within required time frame and meet assigned deadlines. • Organize and maintain computer and paper records of therapy including collecting and accurately recording data in each therapy session, graphing data, and completing treatment notes. • Keep appropriate records of services provided and coordinate with the billing office and direct supervisor regarding services to meet billable expectations. • This position MAY also include providing training and consultation to the broader community including school districts and community agencies as needed. • Participate in community activities and events. • Attend weekly staff meetings, other meetings as necessary. • Provide school consultations or community trainings (if interested/qualified)

Provide supervision and support for current BCBAs in their respective job roles

• Oversee the clinical work that the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Team is doing in their work with individuals and families affected by ASD. • Ensure ABA clinicians to provide high quality and effective applied behavior analysis intervention services to all UWAC clients- including supervising sessions and reviewing treatment plans. • Meet with BCBAs and practicum students to check in on clients, provide feedback, support, and evaluate their performance. • Responsible for performance management, implementing policies and procedures and assisting with hiring decisions and interviewing. • Provide clear, accurate and ongoing feedback about job performance and ensure task deadlines are known to employees and tasks are completed within specified timelines. • Lead ABA team meetings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in ABA, special education, psychology or a related field and 2+ years of work experience. • Licensure and certification, if appropriate to the field (e.g., LBA – Licensed Behavior Analyst, BCBA – Board Certified Behavior Analyst) • Extensive knowledge of best-practice strategies for children ages 0-21 with ASD.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. • An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building. • Ability to support clinician's working with individuals with ASD through knowledge of research, ability to access resources and willingness to learn about this demographic. • Experience assessing behavior and synthesizing results in a written report; Attention to detail, organization skills, flexibility and delegation skills. • Experience teaching and designing programs for students with autism spectrum disorders, including collaboration with general education teachers, school administrators, related services personnel and outside community providers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Reliable transportation required due to frequent traveling to multiple client homes daily, several times a week is required.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.