Contingent Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy•Sterling Heights, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Contingent Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join its multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team at the South Sterling Heights clinic. The organization provides integrated, evidence-based pediatric services, including ABA, speech, occupational, physical, and feeding/swallowing therapy. This position offers clinic-based services and does not require travel to clients’ homes. It is contingent due to an upcoming leave and is expected to provide full-time hours for several months, then transition to contingent status. Future contingent, part-time, or full-time opportunities may be available based on organizational needs. The BCBA provides clinical supervision and guidance to ABA technicians, develops and monitors individualized skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans, trains staff and parents, conducts assessments, maintains documentation, and participates in staff meetings and training. The schedule may accommodate the employee’s available hours and days, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends.

Requirements

Current BCBA certification through the BACB.
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Experience managing clinical staff and mentoring supervisory-level clinicians.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide ABA Technicians to support high-quality client care.
Train and educate staff members and parents on individualized IPOS and behavior treatment plans before services begin.
Develop individualized skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans using ABA principles.
Monitor and adjust behavior plans in response to each child’s progress and changing needs.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including weekly supervision notes covering progress, goals, and behavior data.
Conduct comprehensive initial assessments at intake and every six months, using assessments such as ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and PEAK, and document findings in the electronic medical record.
Participate in staff meetings and training workshops to promote professional growth and best practices.