Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Bierman Autism Centers • Bedford, MA

1h • Onsite

About The Position

Bierman Autism Centers is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join their team. For 20 years, Bierman has remained BCBA-owned, privately held, debt-free, and independent, ensuring clinical values are not influenced by outside investors. The company's model is collaborative and research-driven, akin to a teaching hospital, designed to foster clinician development. Outcomes are central to their approach, utilizing Precision Teaching and daily progress tracking to ensure meaningful client progress, with 70-75% of learners graduating to general education or supported settings in about 20 months. The role involves joining a motivated and energetic team focused on transforming the lives of children diagnosed with autism within a fun and creative work culture.

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
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible Discretionary Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HSAs
• FSAs
• Research Opportunities
• On-site trainings
• Student supervision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Career path opportunities
• Free delivery on all DoorDash orders with the Bierman Dash Pass!
• Free Monthly CEU Opportunities
• Optional engagement events throughout the year such as Spirit Weeks, Pajama Days, Trivia Nights, Monthly Wellness Competitions and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level