BCBA - Contractor Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BrightSpring Health Services•Anaheim, 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. Using positive programming and non-aversive strategies, clinicians help individuals build skills, overcome barriers, and improve their health and well-being. Services may take place in family or residential homes, schools, workplaces, and other community-based settings. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst conducts assessments, monitors individual progress, and supports the effective implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans. The role involves coordinating with supervisors, direct care staff, families, guardians, and other involved parties; conducting visits and observations; maintaining clinical records; training staff; and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. This is a contractor role offering flexible scheduling and work-from-home flexibility when not providing in-person services.

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 behaviorally challenged populations.
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, conducting functional assessments, developing plans, and providing training and implementation.
Documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis, reflected on a resume or transcript.
Meet the applicable state-specific qualifications: Illinois requires a BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or a bachelor's degree plus 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA; Indiana requires a master's degree in a human-related field; Kentucky requires a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience; Georgia requires a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field, or an applicable credential listed in the posting; California requires BCBA or BCaBA; Virginia requires one of the listed behavior analyst, psychology, counseling, or social work credentials, with training and experience and/or documented ABA coursework as applicable; Texas requires one of the listed psychology, social work, counseling, or BCBA credentials.

Responsibilities

Conduct ongoing assessments to meet the needs of patients served.
Communicate with supervisors, direct care staff, family members, guardians, and other collateral individuals about an individual's progress.
Provide supervisors with a monthly schedule of appointments, home visits, and observations.
Coordinate home, work, and community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
Ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are 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 certify staff and team members as competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and documentation sheets.
Conduct follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to provide continued support.
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 training procedures and materials to improve programs for individuals served.
Complete continuing education on behaviorally based interventions and techniques.