Behavior Analyst jobs in Sarasota, FL

Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who is passionate about making a difference in a child’s life every day?  Virtus Health has the position and career path for you!  Due to our continued growth, we have BCBA opportunities available in North Port, FL.  We have both Center and School Based BCBA positions available in the area!

Virtus Health is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy specializing in providing services for children diagnosed with Autism or other developmental delays and behavioral diagnoses. 

As a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for Virtus Health, you will be responsible for creating customized individual behavioral treatment plans for each child at your facility to achieve individual goals and maximize long-term results.  Additionally, you will be responsible for supervising Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBT) who work one on one with the clients implementing individualized treatment plans.

Additional responsibilities of a Virtus Health BCBA include:  

• Conducts brief functional behavior assessments to identify client needs 
• Utilizes electronic data base to input assessment results, identify appropriate skills/programming, and analyze skill acquisition and behavior reduction programming ongoing for clients
• Makes ongoing data driven programming and intervention changes
• Provide oversight and support to Registered Behavioral Technicians (RBTs) in regulation with BACB outlined supervision requirements 
• Provide supervision and support to assigned BCBA students/supervisees in accordance with BACB supervision standards 
• Development and implementation of staff trainings   
• Provides parent training and support 
• Coordinates care with other service providers as needed 
• Develops effective transition plans for clients when appropriate to fade out of services

Benefits for Working with Virtus Health:

• Opportunity to impact the lives of children (you will make a difference every day!)
• Use of cutting-edge ABA technology tools to ensure appropriate customization of individualized programs with appropriate means to make changes and document effectively outcomes and results.
• All hours worked are Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM (no evenings or weekend work and out of our center).
• All positions are direct Virtus Health Employees (no contractors) with appropriate insurances provided and paid for by Virtus.
• Ability to transfer to other Virtus Health locations based on availability. 
• BCBA training and educational allowance ($1,200 annually) to continue to grow your career and attain appropriate CEUs. 
• Benefits including: 3 weeks of paid time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision and life insurance options and 401k plan.  
• Ability to reward top talent with above average total compensation (base salary plus incentive structure).  
• Team approach to all we do! Our employees make the difference!

Qualifications:

• Passionate about working with children, with a sincere desire to make a difference in a child’s life every day.
• Hold current BCBA credentials.
• Masters in Behavioral Health or related field required.  
• Stable work history, ideally with 2 years as a BCBA. 
• Outstanding coaching, mentoring and communication skills required.
• Some physical activity may be required in this role when demonstrating appropriate practices and techniques with team members.  
• Must be able to successfully complete a Level Two Background Check.