Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba)

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job Description

Position Type: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Reports to: Lead BCBA

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA, as certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Required - Master's Degree in applied behavior analysis, special education, psychology or related discipline.
• No prior experience required

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Exhibit professional behavior by attending therapy sessions and meetings on time
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, BCBAs, other Sunny Bay employees, school personnel, etc.
• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner

Job Duties:

• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and group sessions
• Run skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis
• Complete weekly program writing and maintain client’s program book
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans
• Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Other job duties as assigned by the lead BCBA

Additional Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check
• I9 and W4 updated forms
• Maintain BCBA certification
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
• Basic Life Support CPR/AED training provided by the agency and renew certifications as needed
• Receive Ongoing Supervision
• Adhere to Ethics

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Small Caseloads
• Opportunties for growth within the company
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid trainings

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person; In-home, schools and community based services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Hourly pay

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person