Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS)

Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC (KDS) -

Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC (KDS) is a brand new behavioral and mental health service provider with a unique holistic care approach for children in the PA region! Managed by Administrators with a combined 40+ years of experience in working with infants, toddlers, children and youth with unique abilities.

Summary / Objective

Licensed Behavioral Specialist is responsible for monitoring the comprehensive / focused behavioral intervention services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays in language, cognitive, adaptive behavior, social-emotional, self-care, fine motor, gross motor and communication development. The Licensed Behavioral Specialist is ultimately responsible for supervision of ABA and Group services to the children and families, as well as accurate record keeping of case notes and excellent communication. The Licensed Behavioral Specialist maintains a weekly billable caseload of service hours as directed by the Clinical Director of ABA Services. Active start date and continued employment as a Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS) with KDS are based on the LBS availability and individual client’s need.

Essential Job Duties :

Under the supervision of a PA Licensed BCBA, provide supervision to behavior technicians / RBTs. Supervision includes observing, modeling, coaching, taking data, providing feedback and making recommendations in accordance with the BACB guidelines

Work collaboratively with building staff to promote positive client behavior by providing professional development that targets research, strategies and modeling of instructional practices to support staff in their implementation of positive support.

Conduct competencies on each behavior technician / RBT within the first 30 days of working with the client and quarterly thereafter.

Conduct regular parent training sessions with parents / caregivers / guardians on specific goals and taking appropriate data

Engage parents in the process of participating in creating behavior programs for clients in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.

Develop materials and provide resources for and provide professional development to administrators, educators, paraprofessionals and parents / guardians.

Attend IEP, eligibility, or other meetings as necessary and provide related behavioral information.

Conduct assessments and reassessments including skills assessments and FBA in accordance with insurance policies and regulations

Conducts functional behavior assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target.

Develops treatment plans that recommend individualized, evidence-based behavioral strategies in a format accessible to staff, family members, other professionals.

Conduct treatment planning sessions to monitor progress, analyze data, research evidence-based procedures and other appropriate activities

Coordinate care with primary care physicians, other professionals at least one time per authorization

Uphold the company mission and core values at all times

Under supervision of a PA Licensed BCBA, provide treatment that is in accordance with BACB’s guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines set forth by Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC

Maintain a professional relationship with clients and providers

Attend and participate in meetings and professional development activities specified by Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC

Complete session notes in accordance with insurance guidelines

Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC

Manage own schedule and caseload

Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues

Communication regularly with Regional Company Clinical Director regarding client’s progress, provider progress, and pertinent issues

Perform other duties as requested.

State Regulatory Qualifications :

(e)  Individuals who provide ABA services through behavior consultation—ABA services shall meet one of the following :

(1)  Be licensed in this Commonwealth as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services and have one of the following :

(i)   A certification as a BCaBA or other undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

(ii)   A minimum of 1 year of full-time experience providing ABA services and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the equivalent from a foreign college or university that has been evaluated by the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Kutamani Developmental Services, LLC  provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.