Licensed Educational Psychologist

Job Title: Licensed Educational Psychologist

Job Overview:

_We seek a highly skilled and experienced Licensed Educational Psychologist to join our team. This position primarily supports an Afterschool Program in partnership with Downey Unified School District. The Psychologist will design, implement, and evaluate behavior analysis interventions and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral challenges. The Psychologist will work closely with clients, families, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote positive behavior change and improve the overall quality of life. The Psychologist will also manage paraeducators and conduct orientations and training._

Duties/Responsibilities:

• _Act as the liaison between BEAM and community/district partners by collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand individual student behavior plans and communicate those plans to appropriate community/district partner staff and BEAM staff._
• _Promote staff and community relationships that are in the best interest of the students, BEAM, and its community partners._
• _Conference with staff and community partners concerning problems of student adjustment._
• _Assist programs in curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming._
• _Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the results._
• _Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that target specific behaviors and promote positive behavior change._
• _Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plans as needed._
• _Provide leadership and guidance to a team of behavior aides and other professionals working with clients with developmental disabilities._
• _Develop, plan, and provide professional development through modeling, coaching, and instruction._
• _Conduct orientations and training for paraeducators to ensure their understanding of behavior intervention plans, ABA principles, and best practices._
• _Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavior analysis._
• _Perform other duties as assigned by BEAM administration._

Required Skills/Abilities:

• _Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field._
• _Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other behavioral challenges._
• _Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques, including functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning._
• _Have and maintain appropriate certification to supervise behavior aides._
• _Excellent communication and interpersonal skills._
• _Ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team toward goals._
• _Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records._
• _Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in behavior analysis._

Working Environment:

_This position primarily operates within a school-based after-school program._

Hours: _10:00 am - 6:00 pm_

Job Type: Full - _Time _Salary _: $85,000 - $95,000/yr_

Benefits:

_Work from-home day_

_Growth opportunities_

_Company Perks_

_Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan_

_Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals_

_If you meet the above requirements, you are a highly motivated and skilled BCBA with supervisory experience and a passion for helping individuals improve their lives through behavior analysis. We encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity._

Location

Downey, CA

Department

New Hire

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000/yr