Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Bierman Autism Centers•Cranston, RI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re building ‘the’ Teaching Hospital for pediatric therapy — a category of one by driving excellence in outcomes, developing clinicians, building payer trust, and embedding systems across what we do. Our centers are open Monday – Friday: 8:15am – 4:45pm. No travel or weekends required! We were established in 2006 with a simple focus on providing excellent therapy for children with autism and building a unique and fun environment for team members and children to thrive. We live by the culture we’ve created and our core values: to create a fun and stimulating learning environment, empower individuals and treat them with kindness, integrity, and respect, never sit still, achieve, and continuously raise the bar, team above the individual, build a sustainable organization that leaves a meaningful impact on lives, and adhere to our core principles without compromise. Together, we change lives. In 2006, Bierman Autism Centers began with a simple dream: to empower children with autism to thrive. We believed in the power of letting kids be kids and initially offered in-home care to foster a comforting and familiar environment. We were driven by three core beliefs: achieving remarkable progress with children, creating a great team that enjoys working together, and building a workplace that fosters internal career paths and growth for our team members. Our dedication to progress led us to a pivotal moment. Recognizing the potential of center-based care, we opened our first center in Indiana in 2010. This wasn’t just about location; it shifted our philosophy. Centers allowed us to create consistent, nurturing environments tailored to each child’s needs. This shift became the cornerstone of our success. Today, Bierman Autism Centers are beacons of innovative care across Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, and Rhode Island. We offer ABA therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Diagnostic Services within center-based settings designed for the comprehensive development of our children.

Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry clients who are least 30 pounds
Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Support Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures including kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, sitting, standing, bending, for extended periods of time.
Must be able to walk and run to chase clients and maintain a three-foot distance at all times
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to attend to basic needs such as feeding, diapering, toileting, and dressing
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Must be able to take written data and transfer to electronic files or data base systems
Must be able to maintain prolonged periods of working on a computer while sitting at a desk or on the floor
Must be able to assemble, clean and maintain therapy space including toys and furniture
Must be able to administer medication to clients
BCBA or BCBA-D Certification.
Licensure in states of practice (where applicable).
Strong organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Clinical experience in early intervention, precision teaching, and behavior reduction preferred
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues, direct reports, and caregivers.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Must be detail oriented.
Be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the team across the organization.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Must have knowledge of MacOS and be comfortable operating in a primarily Mac OS environment.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s technology platforms including CentralReach and Tableau.
Ability to maintain required licensure to practice while employed.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in early intervention, precision teaching, and behavior reduction preferred

Responsibilities

Meet prescription fulfillment goals as assigned by Clinical Director
Required to meet both hourly and monthly authorization fulfillment equaling an average of 25 billable hours per week
Required to conduct parent training/caregiver collaboration in both the clinic and home setting (if appropriate)
Maintain relationships with parents of current clients and conduct caregiver collaboration and training sessions as assigned with a minimum of 1 parent training per client per month
Ensures client programming is ethical, appropriately individualized, and provided with integrity by making consistent programming decisions for assigned clients and conducting overlaps with clients and behavior technicians
Ensure oversight of programming implemented in both the center based setting and community settings (if applicable)
Design and implement Treatment Plans (TP) for assigned clients
Update progress reports for assigned clients
Oversee/monitor ABA programs including conducting initial and ongoing assessments
Direct, lead & supervise behavior technicians as part of managing programs, including oversight of assigned RBT supervision hours
Keep up to date on current research and best practices
Model and fill in for therapy as needed
Promote Bierman Autism Centers within the community
Assist Clinical Directors with conducting Initial Assessments as needed
Take on assigned supervisees for BACB student supervision as needed
Assist with Interim Care as needed for potential clients as needed
Properly document all activities according to both the BACB guidelines and funder guidelines