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Department Summary

Drawing on UNT's trail blazing heritage as the first graduate program in the nation to be accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis, and housed in UNT’s College of Education, the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) provides clinical services to support learning, development, community participation, and quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum. In addition to taking excellent care of children with autism and their families, KFAC is equally committed to helping young professionals build careers in autism (incl. UNT students from many academic departments and programs) and conducting research to help scale evidence-based practices in community settings.

Position Overview

The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) is seeking a full-time Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our dedicated team in providing exceptional clinical services to young children on the autism spectrum. The primary responsibility of the BCBA will be to design, implement, and modify direct intervention and instructional programs for 5-7 young children with autism, utilizing evidence-based interventions.

The position will involve close supervision by KFAC’s Clinical Director, leverage connections with UNT faculty from Behavior Analysis, Special Education, and Speech Language Pathology, and include opportunities to collaborate with UNT's Center for Young Children (our campus preschool) in a community integration setting. Opportunities for professional growth and program development are encouraged, making this a dynamic and rewarding position for the right candidate.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or Psychology and 2 years of related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to work with clients with disabilities.
• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile and cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• In depth knowledge of the principles and practice of Applied Behavior Analysis. This includes general behavioral assessment and Ethical Standards in Behavior Analysis.
• In depth knowledge of the behavioral impact of developmental disabilities, as well as the cognitive, educational, vocational and social challenges encountered by persons with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks/goals for self and others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet-based databases, etc.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Licensed Behavior Analyst

Job Duties:

• Develops, implements, evaluates, and manages client assessments, evidence-based treatment goals, client performance, and reports client progress to parents and other consumers with a typical case load of 5-7 early-childhood aged clients.
• Implements accurate and reliable data collection methods, summarizes, and analyzes data to monitor programming effectiveness.
• Trains, consults, and coordinates care with professionals and caregivers.
• Maintains awareness of trends and best practices in the area of autism intervention and as directed, assists in designing, conducting, and disseminating research products, journal articles, book chapters, and presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
• Provides training, supervision, and evaluative feedback to Behavior Technicians and Senior Behavior Technicians on the implementation of treatment, collection and visual representation of data, and all other assigned instructional tasks. 
• Develops and manages procedures to meet the individual medical, physical, communicative, emotional, personal care, and instructional needs of all clients.
• Maintains administrative records and prepares and submits required reports in a timely manner.
• Follows UNT and departmental policies and procedures, legal requirements, verbal/written directives, and Professional Codes of Ethics and Standards.
• Models core organizational beliefs, values, and expectations.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, professional development training, and special events as assigned; effectively implements learning and skills gained in training.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.