Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BCBA Job Description

Summary of Duties

The Behavior Analyst is primarily responsible for conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior plans based on these assessments. The BCBA is to ensure the effective implementation of all treatment plans and programming for their clients on their caseload as described by the fundamental responsibilities listed below.

Fundamental Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional and legal requirements, the principles of behavior analysis, and demonstrates sound professional judgment at all times.
• Collaborates with families, caregivers, and all service providers as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs direct and indirect assessments to identify the function of client’s behaviors.
• Develops a treatment plan (including behavior support plan) based on the functions of the behavior and treatment methodologies that are evidence based.
• Attends all relevant meetings for clients, including treatment team meetings, IEP/ISP (as allowed/needed), and staffings. Adequately demonstrates their abilities to work effectively as a part of a clinical team.
• Attend any Husky/Insurance authorization review calls for any individual on their caseload.
• Collects data before and during the implementation of the plan so that the plan’s efficacy can be assessed and data based decisions can be made.
• Provides direct instruction/ongoing supervision, training, and support to clients, staff members, and family members during regularly scheduled visits. This includes visiting each client twice a month in all relevant environments.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the implemented treatment plan and modifies the plan as necessary.
• Upon receiving information from the director, BCBA will initiate services with new clients in a timely manner.
• Manages caseload and prepares and submits all required documentation on time. This includes but is not limited to: assessments, treatment plans/BSP’s, insurance updates as required, session notes after every session, at least monthly analysis of the data, updating the treatment plans as needed.
• Generate reports mandated by funders and BBH in a timely manner.
• Supervises Registered Behavior Technician’s (RBT’s), BCaBA’s, and graduate students if assigned to their caseload.
• Update client data collection, programming, and other information in Catalyst as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have MA degree in related field and BCBA certification number. Certification must be kept up to date, along with state license.
• Must be able to identify and resolve obstacles in a timely manner; gather and analyze data; develop alternative solutions; must work well in group problem solving situations.
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must write clearly and informatively; edit work for grammar and spelling and complete sentences; vary writing style to meet the needs of the agency/client; must be able to explain anything in reports in layman terms to families.
• Must follow policies and procedures; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate parties if a deadline will not be met; support the organization’s goals and values.
• Must display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work, develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Must be willing to learn google workspace, WebABA and Catalyst systems and implement all as needed.'

'Contract Length: * 1 year Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Virtual meetings

Hours per week:

• Less than 10
• 10-19
• 20-29

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CT Licensed Behavior Analyst (Preferred)
• BCBA certification number (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations