Board Certified Analyst (BCBA) - Specialized Enhanced Supportive Housing (SESH)

Community Options, Inc.•Smyrna, TN

24d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to serve adults in traditional and specialized supported living homes in Smyrna, Tennessee. The BCBA will act as lead clinician in short-term therapeutic group homes, applying evidence-based ABA interventions and trauma-informed care. The role supports individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, and co-occurring mental health and psychiatric disorders, and involves crisis management, staff training, interdisciplinary teamwork, and individualized behavior planning. Both full-time and part-time schedules are offered. Starting compensation is $80,000–$95,000 per year for full-time work or $55–$60 per hour for part-time work, based on experience. Employment is contingent on successful criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks. The employee must cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations. Occasional remote crisis support is required.

Requirements

BCBA certification.
Licensed Behavior Analyst in Tennessee.
Supervising BCBA status with the BACB.
At least 2 years of experience developing and implementing behavior support plans.
Experience with diverse populations, including adolescents, adults, individuals with dual diagnoses, psychiatric and mood disorders, and high-acuity individuals.
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
Knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed care.
Ability to independently conduct functional behavioral assessments and create evidence-based treatment plans.
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Availability for occasional remote crisis support.
Cooperation with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug checks.

Responsibilities

Create and oversee comprehensive, function-based treatment plans for teens and adults living in traditional and specialized group homes.
Conduct functional behavioral assessments and functional analyses.
Work cooperatively with RBTs and treatment team members to ensure ethical, high-quality service delivery.
Train staff and caregivers to implement treatment plans.
Monitor treatment-plan implementation, review data, assess progress, and modify protocols as needed.
Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate care with related service providers.
Prepare progress reports and complete concurrent reviews as determined by funding sources.
Create safety plans and cross-systems crisis plans, and provide in-person or remote crisis support as needed.
Attend staff trainings, group supervision, and individual supervision meetings.
Provide agency in-service training as requested and consultation to agencies as assigned.
Provide ongoing mentorship, training, support, and supervision to RBTs and DSPs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous paid time off.
Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Career growth opportunities.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Paid certification and licensure renewals.
Opportunities to expand scope of practice.
Innovative ABA software to decrease paperwork and administrative tasks.
Electronic assessments, scheduling, plan development, session notes, data collection, graphs, progress reviews, and discharge plans.
Hybrid days for plan development.
Support and mentorship from senior clinicians.
Mileage reimbursement.
University partnerships that include tuition reduction.
Employee incentive and discount programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).