Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Autism Allies is a mission-driven provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Guided by our unwavering belief in progress, we aim to assist individuals diagnosed with autism to achieve full potential using the core principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Overview

Successful BCBA candidates will provide implementation, development, supervision, and supervision of Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families

Duties and responsibilities

• BCBA will oversee programming and directly supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs) while working with clients; which includes modeling and training about programs and behavioral strategies, helping to develop and monitor quality programming by observing its implementation, providing feedback based on observations, and adjusting programming on a regular basis to meet each clients individual needs.
• Parent training implementation and oversight including regular meetings with caregivers to introduce and review programs, behavior support plans, and progress being made, discussion and review of parent treatment goals and implementation of programming aimed at teaching parent skills in order to more independently and successfully interact with their child.
• Case management, which includes analysis of program and behavior data, writing curriculum and intervention plans, researching programming ideas/programs, and writing progress reports; program design of treatment plans and modifications as client needs change or goals are met
• Create and implement curriculum and programming to fit individual needs of each client including the creation of stimuli and other materials, as well as datasheets, program sheets, and other forms of documentation
• Provide modeling and hands-on training to BTs related to elated to programming, skill development, behavioral strategies, and other clinical skills required to provide quality ABA service
• Track and report billable hours for insurance providers through practice management software
• Participate in the intake process for potential clients including parent interview process, direct behavioral observation, conducting assessments (i.e., behavioral, adaptive, and social skills assessments), and analyzing all background information and documentation to create a comprehensive initial treatment plan
• Evaluate Behavior Technician performance to recommend personnel actions such as hiring, retention, promotion, transfer or dismissal

Qualifications

Successful BCBA candidates should have the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• BACB Certification (Behavior Analyst Certification Board)
• LABA (Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst)
• Minimum 1 year of ABA experience
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Knowledge of assessments and evaluations related to ABA services
• Proficient in data collection and analysis
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets

Working conditions

Work performed in an office environment, clinical center, and client homes, and telehealth in limited cases. Travel to client homes to provide services.

Physical requirements

Required to sit for long periods of time; use of hands and arms to complete tasks; may need to walk or stand in the course of work as well as light to medium levels of lifting of supplies or equipment.

COVID-19 considerations:
On a case-by-case basis, BCBAs may be able to provide services via telehealth.