Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

At Kyo we exist to help create a life that’s more fulfilling, for our clients, for ourselves and for each other. We thrive on big, extraordinary challenges where super ideas originate and believe that scientific discovery needs empathy in order to be effective and influential.

Kyo is for the driven, open, and ambitious looking to make an impact in their community. We believe in making every minute count when we’re together, and will help you do the same while we’re apart. Together, we will change what’s possible for those with autism.

Our Tampa team is looking for a BCBA to join them! Our clinicians experience personalized mentorship, competitive benefits, flexible work hours and the opportunity to support clients on average 50% via telehealth.

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Direct Kyo client programs and manage staff implementation of ABA services.
• Supervise Kyo’s Behavior Therapists and Program Supervisors.
• Conduct observations and assessments in settings such as schools, homes, or communities, developing individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Inform client of behavior plans and goals for client, monitor, track and report on client progress, communicating frequently with families, teachers and staff about client needs and progress. 
• Design and deliver training to parents, professionals and staff.
• Provide direct therapy to clients, as regional needs dictate, and as a temporarily assigned BT while caseload is building and credentialing is pending. 
• Assist with regional or company-wide clinical or operational projects while caseload is building. 
• Model program implementation for caregivers and staff.
• Attend and facilitate client and staff meetings, as needed.
• Make all reasonable attempts to ensure efficacious development of programs for our clients. This may include job related tasks and duties not listed above.
• May work in a center-based environment. 

MENTORING RESPONSIBILITIES

Kyo recognizes the critical role that effective mentorship plays in promoting staff retention and development. Within our mentorship model, BCBAs will: 

• Oversee Behavior Therapist mentorship group.
• Deliver Quarterly Performance Review to mentees.
• Act as the Responsible Supervisor for any BTs in your mentor group that are enrolled in BACB coursework, maintaining responsible supervision duties.
• Provide individualized mentorship to mentees by responding to and coaching them through their duties.

KYO OFFERS YOU:

• A collaborative, supportive and cutting-edge work environment with weekly individually tailored mentorship and monthly trainings.
• An annual stipend for professional development, including educational stipends.
• The opportunity to make an amplified impact on your clients’ lives by delivering comprehensive, effective, and individualized treatment.
• Reasonable workloads with seasonal billable targets and quarterly bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical benefits, including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and monthly wellness events.
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
• Matching 401K.
• Company provided laptop, cell phone, and mileage reimbursements.
• Wide spread administrative support systems allowing BCBAs to focus on their clients.
• Relocation assistance for select areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). 
• MA degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outstanding responsiveness and operational skills.
• Ability and willingness to drive from client to client and to leadership and various business meetings.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day (only applies to full-time roles).
• Reliable transportation, a valid state driver's license from state of residence and automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have the ability to regularly walk, kneel, crawl, bend, crouch, stand up from the ground, and sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of time. Must also have the ability to lift and carry or otherwise move a pediatric population (up to 50 pounds). Occasionally may require running or otherwise moving quickly.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to regularly use and enter data into a computer/tablet/phone.
• Specific vision abilities/visual acuity required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Be able to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Specific auditory abilities required include perceiving the nature of sounds at normal to below normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discrimination in sound, spatial awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often in background noise.
• Be able to speak in a manner easily understood and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• If required by a Behavior Intervention Plan, must be willing and able to utilize safe & appropriate procedures, including quick body movements. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

Work is performed in a parent's / caregivers home, a school or community location or in a “center” office and clinical environment. Work may be stressful at times due to client behavior, or a busy office/center environment with patients, where interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

* The above statements reflect general functions of this job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this job. Management may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee’s realm of responsibility.