2677-Board Certified Behavior Analyst

First Children Services • Pottstown, PA

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About The Position

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) conducts functional behavioral assessments and interprets their results using behavior analytic principles. The BCBA designs and supervises behavioral analytic interventions, developing and implementing appropriate assessment and intervention methods across multiple environments and cases. The role seeks consultation from more experienced practitioners when necessary, teaches others to carry out ethical and effective research-based interventions, designs and delivers instruction in behavior analysis, and supervises ABA therapists on the team.

The position is full-time and exempt, serving Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. It reports to the PA State and Regional Directors. The stated base compensation range is $80,000–$86,000 annually, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus program. Final compensation depends on factors including billable hours, relevant experience, certification status, clinical competencies, and geographic location. The posting notes that compensation will be adjusted if an approved part-time schedule is requested.

First Children Services describes its team as dedicated to providing services through effective techniques and family involvement, with compassion and determination for children and families facing extraordinary challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field.
• Active BCBA certification.
• Pennsylvania LBS licensure.
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum.
• Ability to conduct functional behavioral assessments.
• Ability to create programs and behavior intervention plans.
• Ability to complete skill assessments, including ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and AFLS.
• Ability to provide parent training.
• Practical support and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the instructional treatment team.
• Provide consultation in schools in conjunction with administrators, child study team members, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Participate in family meetings and conduct parent training.
• Provide interactive therapeutic solutions to extinguish or minimize maladaptive behaviors.
• Conduct behavior analysis to develop functional, individualized behavioral programs.
• Provide direct training and supervision to the clinical support team.
• Manage client data.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and interpret their results.
• Design and supervise behavioral analytic interventions across multiple environments and cases.
• Teach others to carry out ethical, effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research.
• Design and deliver instruction in behavior analysis.
• Supervise ABA therapists on the team.
• Seek consultation from more experienced practitioners when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time associates.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP) and discount plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

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