Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

SLC Loudoun•Sterling, VA

1d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech and Language Center is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join their ABA team at the Loudoun office. The team's goal is to support children and their families in reaching goals and building positive skills and behaviors. The center offers ABA, OT, and Speech Therapy services through in-person office services and telehealth. They are part of the Cicero network, providing support and mentorship from leading therapy providers. The ABA team provides care to children with diverse needs in a safe, dignified, and meaningful way, implementing 'Today's ABA' for treatment goals. They work with families to establish goals and treatment plans focusing on a child's interests and strengths to decrease unsafe or disruptive behaviors. BCBAs often target skills in a naturally-led or play-based environment, capitalizing on the child's interests. Progress is monitored frequently, and problem-solving is employed to ensure individualized support. A collaborative model allows therapists of all disciplines to work together for comprehensive care, helping children communicate, engage, and play without disruptive behaviors. This is an opportunity to continue your BCBA career with The Speech and Language Center.

Requirements

Master's degree
Board Certified and Licensed to work in VA
Experience working with neurodivergent populations (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
Must thrive on a team model with collaboration between other ABA therapists, occupational and speech therapists, and others involved in a child’s life, such as teachers or counselors
Able to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress
Effective and professional communicators regarding education and training to caregivers and supervisees
A Masters or Doctorate degree in ABA or other qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB while maintaining an active national BCBA Certificate is required
A minimum of 2 or more years experience working with children with autism.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred but willing train otherwise qualified candidates

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3) caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs
Provide direct treatment, as needed
Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees
Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments and individual treatment plans, weekly progress and update tracking
Participate in our mentorship network as either mentee or mentor
Provide education and training for caregivers
Collaborate with other therapists via co-treatments, meetings, email, and phone correspondence
Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain and documentation and collect and monitor data

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule
Company provided technology (laptop and iPad for data collection, use of apps, and AAC users)
Intimate ABA team within a highly supportive and collaborative, multi-disciplinary pediatric center
Balanced caseload and documentation time expectations
Employees are trained in Ukeru crisis intervention program, a trauma-informed approach to interactions with clients and colleagues
Flexible clinic treatment space, including access to our gym for clinic-based service delivery
Dedicated peer-to-peer mentorship and support
Robust training, clinical education, and research opportunities
A long-term career path and leadership opportunities
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance