Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

at  Behavioral Health Associates

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.
We currently have an opening for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years post certification work experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
• Minimum of master’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Special Education, Behavior analysis or a related field.
• In good standing as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst
• Must have updated child abuse and FBI clearances, criminal background check and have completed the mandated reporter training.

• Comply with most current Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code.
• Administers, conducts, evaluates, and supervises the implementation of behavioral assessment measures (e.g., VBMAPP, Essential for Living) and functional behavior assessments.
• Develops individualized goals and objectives for home-, community-, and center-based programs and designs behavior support plans based on functional assessment data.
• Trains Registered Behavior Technicians and ABA Therapists on the proper implementation of educational and clinical programming.
• Conducts weekly/biweekly supervision meetings with Registered Behavior Technicians, ABA Therapists, and Teachers.
• Meets weekly with Clinical Director and notifies immediately of issues impacting client’s progress and client/caretaker satisfaction.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Clinical Director.
• Maintains billable caseload and documents billable hours according to state and federal regulations.
• Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
• Respond appropriately to feedback and maintain or improve performance accordingly.
• Strong knowledge and deep understanding of applied behavior analysis and research based therapeutic interventions.
• Must be proficient with intensive teaching, natural environment training, ABA Program Development, ABA Behavior Reduction and Skills Acquisition Procedures.
• Able to mold a group of Therapists into an efficient and cohesive team.