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Added: January 15th, 2009

My company, Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc., has two great short-term assignments starting the first of February in Kentucky for Behavior Analysts. The specifics are listed below.

The client is a large residential facility that provides interdisciplinary services to adult individuals with developmental disabilities 2-month assignment beginning February 2 – March 30th

Hourly rate is no less than $60 per hour. Hourly rate is highly negotiable for qualified candidates.
Relocation and housing assistance
Possible sign-on bonus

Requires: BCBA certification. Preference for developmental disabilities experience, but will consider other specialties as well. Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment standards (background check, employment/education verification, drug test, etc.). Please contact Telisa Griffith at 502-429-8003, ext. 104.

Telisa L. Griffith

Recruitment Manager

502-429-8003, ext. 104

502-429-8045 (fax)

1-888-429-8003 (toll free)


Added: January 5th, 2009

GREAT MISSION, GREAT PAY & GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS IN MISSOURI & KENTUCKY!

Guardian Healthcare Providers, Inc. a leader in the healthcare staffing industry has been awarded a substantial staffing contract to provide professional staffing services at several residential facilities in the state of Missouri that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This is a great opportunity to further expand the field of behavior analysis in the state of Missouri. There are also Behavior Analysts positions available in Kentucky (see “Other Opportunities” below).

Job Description Summary:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Full-time. Performs observations and assessments relevant to the design of positive interventions and supports for clients/patients and their caregivers in their living, educational and community environments. Collects data. Provides training to staff and on-site support concerning positive and effective approaches to preventing and/or addressing problem behavior(s). Participates in review committee/interdisciplinary meetings. Takes referral for services. Other related duties.

The ideal candidates will possess certification as a Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or be board eligible and preferably have a minimum of one year’s experience working with developmentally disabled and/or MR patients. However, new grads and other specialties encouraged to apply.

Our compensation and benefits include: a great base compensation, medical, dental and vision insurances, 401(K), free group life insurance, flex accounts, generous paid time off, CE allowance, short/long term disability insurance, voluntary life insurance, bereavement leave, 3 professional days off, relocation assistance, possible sign-on bonus and more!

Other Opportunities:
Behavior Analyst– Louisville, KY (ICF-MRDD residential facility)
Behavior Analyst– Somerset, KY (ICF-MRDD residential facility)

Please call me at your earliest convenience to discuss your career goals, the opportunities and what Guardian Healthcare has to offer. Don’t wait! These great opportunities will not last long.

Contact:
Telisa L. Griffith
Recruitment Manager
tgriffith@guardianhealthcare.com
502-429-8003, ext. 104
1-888-429-8003 (toll free)
502-429-8045 (fax)
http://www.guardianhealthcare.com
EOE/M/F/D/V

 


Added: December 16th, 2008

Job Title: Behavior Analyst
Organization: Blue Cap, Blue Island Citizens for Developmental Disabilities
Training Level Preferred: Masters
Location: Blue Island Illinois, a southwest suburb of Chicago
Geographical Location: Midwest
Job Type: Full Time
Starting Date: ASAP
Company Type: Clinical Services Provider

Description:
Blue Cap is a non for profit organization that provides a broad range of services and supports to adults and children with developmental disabilities. Blue Cap is dedicated to the discovery, pursuit and achievement of personal growth and dignity.
This position, as a member of a Leadership Team, is intended to model the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to the organization. Primary responsibilities include competency based training and support of degreed and non degreed professionals in the use of data, functional assessments and analysis, development and implementation of treatment plans, monitoring and adjustment of plans, as well as development of skill acquisition programs.
The position offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits.

Requirements: Graduate Degree in Psychology or related field with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis. Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred or pursuing certification.

Contact Person: Tony DiVittorio
Contact Address: 2155 Broadway
Blue Island, Ill 60406
Phone Number: 708-389-6578
E-mail: Tony.D@Blue-Cap.org


Added: November 30th, 2008

From: Alicia Kendall <akendall@futureshealth.com>
Subject: JOB OPPORTUNITY IN MICHIGAN
BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGIST OPPORTUNITY

Immediate opening for a psychologist to work in Wayne County, Michigan. The position is flexible (full or part) time. A preferred candidate will have:
Michigan licensure (TLLP, LP, LLP or reciprocity of licensure with the state)
BCBA certification or eligibility to sit for the BCBA exam.

The individual will provide behavioral treatment program development/oversight, testing, evaluations, and individual/family therapy for a developmentally disabled population including mentally impaired, autistic, and Asperger’s individuals from children to adults. A competitive salary/benefits package is provided.

The Futures HealthCore is a clinician owned and managed therapy company home based in Springfield, Massachusetts, with regional offices serving the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-West portions of the country (www.futureshealth.com).

If you are interested in learning more about the BCBA Psychologist opportunity, or know of a colleague or student who might be interested, please send a resume and cover letter to:

Thank you!
Bonnie Heminger, Staffing Consultant
The Futures HealthCore
Email: bheminger@futureshealth.com.
FAX: (734) 405-0107.
Phone: (734) 377-3748


Added: September 1st, 2008

My name is Alycia Rammage, I am the director of the new Behavioral Department at JOAK in Macomb County- I am currently looking to interview M.A graduates in ABA with a TLLP. I was interested in knowing if you could get in contact via email with some of the profs. in the ABA department, with regards to a potential job opportunity for their graduating students.

Thank you

Alycia Rammage MA, TLLP
JOAK-Above and Beyond Behavioral Services
Senior Behaviorist

arammage@gmail.com


Received: August 15th, 2008

We are interested in qualified students who are in the social services fields looking for competitive employment opportunities in your area. Your Friends and Neighbors is a family-operated, value driven service organization that values establishing intimate personal relationships with persons served and their families. We have successfully established programs for persons with all levels of mental retardation, mental illness, and behavioral disorders. Our corporate offices are based in Fort Wayne, IN and we also have group homes and offices located in the South Bend and Valparaiso areas. YF&N is currently expanding and is looking for first line management personnel on a one to two year employment basis. We are looking for someone with 1 to 2 years of supervisory experience and a background in social services administration. If you know of a strong individual who fits these requirements and is currently looking for job opportunities, please email us with their contact information or pass on this document to anyone interested. Thank you for your time!

Your Friends and Neighbors, INC
PDF for Positions


Added April 30th, 2007

HomeLife, Inc.


Received March 2nd, 2007

Devereux Florida

  • Devereux is the largest non-profit provider of mental health, developmental disabilities and child welfare services to children and families in the nation.
  • Devereux Florida’s range of programs and services for children and families includes:
    • Children’s Psychiatric Hospital 
    • Residential Treatment Center
    • Transitional Living Center
    • Dual Diagnosis Center 
    • Diagnose Center
    • Community Counseling Centers
    • Therapeutic Day School
    • Group Homes
    • Developmental Disabilities Services
    • Therapeutic Foster Care Programs
    • Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services
    • In-School Counseling Services
    • Family and In-Home Counseling Services
    • Quality Management & Accountability Services
    • Devereux Florida University for Professional Education
    • Child Welfare Services - Case Management, Foster Care & Related Programs
    • Lead Agency Services under Child Welfare Privatization
  • Headquartered in Orlando, Devereux Florida serves the entire state with locations in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Duval, Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Pinellas, Leon, Collier, Broward and Dade Counties.
  • Established in 1987 in Viera.  Devereux Florida is licensed by the Department of Children & Families and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
  • Devereux Florida employs over 1,000 staff members, plus 100 contract professionals, to give specialized care and counseling to those it serves.
  • Devereux Florida is part of the national Devereux Foundation, established in 1912.

For more information:
Charity Thalacker
Recruiter
5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Suite 400
Orlando, FL  32822
(407) 362-9210, ext. 77242

BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS

Two  Behavior Analyst for Foster Care Program (1) and Group Home (1)
Provides behavior analysis & behavioral programming and case management to
children w/developmental disabilities.  Must have Bachelor's degree & hold
BCABA or BCBA certification or be able to complete certification within 6
mos. of hire.  Apply w/Job Code - BA-FORT

Devereux offers outstanding benefits, including domestic partner coverage,
tuition assistance, travel reimbursement & retirement plan, opportunities
for advancement. Fax or e-mail resume w/Job Codes to 407-816-6465, e-mail
to: fljobs@devereux.org Drugfree Workplace, Drug Testing Req.  EOE M/F/D/V

SOCIAL SERVICES

DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONALS

Ft Lauderdale Group Home

Provides daily care & supervision to clients w/developmental disabilities.
Req. maturity, patience & commitment. HS diploma req. F/T & P/T, Evening,
Night, wkend shifts available w/shift premiums. P/T AM available.

Generous benefits pkg, w/domestic partner coverage & tuition assistance. Fax
or e-mail resume w/Job Code:  DCP-HL to 407-816-6465, e-mail to:
fljobs@devereux.org Drugfree Workplace, Drug Testing Req.

EOE M/F/D/V

Hawthorne Country Day School.

Hawthorne is looking to hire a supervisor (MA or PhD-level) at Hawthorne Country Day School.

Contact:
Tina Sidener
tsidener@hawthornecountryday.org


Riverwood Center

Looking for Behavior Analyst Responsible for providing a range of psychological services to various populations by working with the clinical teams who serve them.  Includes conducting behavior treatment interventions, providing psychological testing and interpretation, completing assessments, identifying inappropriate behaviors, preparing comprehensive behavior treatment plans andmonitoring, presenting these plans for review and approval to the Behavior Management Committee (BMC), providing clinical guidance for clinicians and direct care staff, providing emergency assessment services, completing functional assessments, counseling consumers and their families and accepting referrals for services from various clinical teams.  Target population is children with Serious Emotional Disorders and adults with serious and persistent mental health. Minimum qualifications are a Master or PhD in Psychology, Counseling Psychology or Educational Psychology from an accredited institution.  Must maintain safe driving record and have access to reliable means of transportation

Contact:
Melissa F. Essig
mfe@riverwoodcenter.org


Parsons State Hospital and Training Center

A position at Parson State Hospital for dissemination. The position is for an inpatient coordinator of services and psychologist for the Dual Diagnosis Inpatient Facility at Parsons State Hospital in Parsons, Kansas. The inpatient unit of DDT&TS has between 10 and 12 children, adolescent, and adult residents with dual diagnoses (i.e., mental retardation and mental illness). Experience with expertise in behavior analysis and mental retardation is required and a Ph.D. in psychology is preferred, though qualified Master’s-level clinicians with a strong background will be considered. The position requires administrative responsibilities and some research in collaboration with the University of Kansas, Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies, but mainly is clinical. The person in the position conducts behavior assessments, develops interventions, trains staff, conducts data analyses, and re-evaluates programs on a regular basis. The person also works with the community to re-integrate residents and gains expertise in psychotropic medications with MR/MH populations and community-based MR facilities. The person also coordinates services and works closely with members of the DDT&TS Outreach (i.e., community-based) Team. There is opportunity to collaborate with other behavior analysts (clinical, research) on grounds.

Contact:
Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Training Services
Parsons State Hospital and Training Center
2601 Gabriel
PO Box 738
Parsons, Kansas 67357

Shannon S. Doughty, Ph.D., BCBA
620-421-6550, x1634 or 1614
PSHSSH@srskansas.org

Dr. Mike Dixon
620-421-6550, x1752
mrxxd@srskansas.org


Haworth, Inc.

Haworth is looking for an Instructional Design Consultant. The position salary range is 55K to 59K. The posting is also on Haworth's website under "Sr. Program Development Consultant" in Holland.
Contact:
DJ Peck
Corporate Recruiter
Haworth, Inc.
616-393-3349
DJ.Peck@Haworth.com


Kalamazoo County “Talk Home”

We have several Direct Care positions available, mostly starting as part time, and at least one Shift Supervisor position.  There are five houses in Kalamazoo county, the residents are primarily people that have suffered brain injuries and have various mental illnesses.  We do have a few developmentally disabled clients as well.  The company is run entirely by behaviorally based people, including Joel Parish as our behavior analyst.
Any interested applicants may check out our website www.talkhome.net where they will find a printable application, and call 373-8815 to set up an interview if qualified.  Please tell them to let us know they are coming from your program, as this will give them an advantage...
Contact:

Kirrily Kennedy
373-8815


Home Program Supervisors

.  We are currently hiring home program supervisors who have experience in applied behavior analysis, with an emphasis on naturalistic and developmental approaches. 

This supervisor position entails overseeing early intervention programs in the home for toddlers (18 months to 4 years) with autism.  The program is based on an adapted version of the Denver model of early intervention, which uses naturalistic approaches (including incidental teaching and PRT), a developmental focus, and emphasis on the adult-child relationships.  The supervisor would be responsible for:

  • conducting curriculum assessments with each child to develop treatment objectives
  • overseeing daily data collection on objectives
  • reviewing data for each child’s program
  • meeting with relevant therapist assistants to provide input on programming
  • training therapist assistants to work with the children
  • providing parent training
  • collaborating with other providers in the community on the child's program, and
  • updating and reviewing the child's progress on a regular basis 

Eligible candidates for this position would hold a master’s degree in psychology, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, or special education, with course work and/or research focusing on children with ASD and typical child development or one year experience providing direct services to children with ASD.  Candidates should also have specific training in applied behavioral analysis with eligibility for BCBA certification within one year.
Contact:
Milani Smith, Ph.D.
mplummer@u.washington.edu
206-221-5674