Assessment Specialist - Part- Time

Behavioral Innovations•Plano, TX

8h•Remote

About The Position

The Assessment Specialist is an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who conducts and documents high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) assessments and reassessments. The role guides families through the initial part of their ABA journey by explaining clinical recommendations, helping navigate next steps and potential barriers, and supporting a smooth transition into full-time ABA services when clinically appropriate. This is a part-time position with an expectation of completing at least two assessments per week, in addition to supporting Bright Beginnings families. The position is primarily telehealth and may require travel to Behavioral Innovations centers and the Home Office. The specialist is expected to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced environment while maintaining clinical quality, timeliness, professionalism, and a family-focused approach.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis or a related field.
Current BCBA certification in good standing, in accordance with BACB requirements.
Current state licensure where required; an LBA is required in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and/or North Carolina. The employee is expected to start licensure for all six states within 30 days of acceptance.
At least 5 years of experience as a BCBA, including experience completing ABA assessments and reassessments.
Ability to communicate clinical recommendations clearly, navigate difficult conversations, and build trust with families.
Strong organization, prioritization, documentation, analytical thinking, and cross-functional communication skills.
Proficiency with clinical systems such as CentralReach and ability to learn and effectively use other required systems.
Ability to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw conclusions, and make judgments and decisions.
Ability to receive detailed information and communicate, convey, and exchange information orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Complete initial client assessments during intake and reassessments as assigned.
Coordinate with Intake and Authorization teams to support assessment scheduling and timely completion of required documentation.
Conduct clinical assessments that guide ABA programming using appropriate tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS.
Complete documentation within required timelines to meet payer requirements, company best practices, and support timely service starts.
Support the Bright Beginnings program as needed.
Manage the assessment-to-start pipeline for assigned families, identify barriers, and partner with appropriate teams to resolve them.
Navigate difficult conversations, address family concerns or objections, and clearly explain clinical recommendations based on clients' clinical needs.
Build trust with families and guide them toward appropriate next steps in care while providing a supportive, family-focused experience.
Transition clients to the in-center BCBA when a placement becomes available.
Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including the Compliance Program, BACB guidelines, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and documentation standards.
Demonstrate company values of being Caring, Accountable, Collaborative, and Family-Focused.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, and credentials in current and good standing.
Perform other duties as assigned.