BCBA Contractor - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BrightSpring Health Services•San Bernardino, CA

About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health & Integrated Care provides individualized, evidence-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health needs. Services use positive programming and non-aversive strategies and may take place in family or residential homes, schools, workplaces, and other community settings. The role conducts assessments, supports implementation of behavior intervention plans, communicates with care teams and families, and maintains clinical records. It also includes staff training, progress monitoring, and coordination of visits and meetings. The posting highlights flexible schedules, work-from-home flexibility when not providing in-person services, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Experience with behavioral intervention and/or a strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a behaviorally challenged population.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, and regularly moving from seated to standing.
At least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including writing behavior support plans, functional assessment, plan development, training, and implementation.
Documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
State-specific qualifications: Illinois requires a BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or at least a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
State-specific qualifications: Indiana requires a master's degree in a human-related field.
State-specific qualifications: Kentucky requires a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience.
State-specific qualifications: Georgia requires a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or credentials as a BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist.
State-specific qualifications: California requires a BCBA or BCaBA.
State-specific qualifications: Virginia requires a BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented Applied Behavior Analysis coursework.
State-specific qualifications: Texas requires a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
Communicate with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and collateral individuals about an individual's progress.
Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations.
Coordinate home, work, and/or community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
Ensure the Behavior Intervention Plan is implemented effectively and properly.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and other pertinent meetings as required.
Complete monthly and/or quarterly progress notes.
Organize training to ensure staff and other team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and/or documentation sheets.
Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to continue supporting individuals' needs.
Maintain strong clinical records so information is readily available to interested parties.
Act as a liaison with the public and mental health community to support the development of ongoing goals.
Assist in creating procedures for training materials to improve programs for individuals served.
Complete continuing education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.