Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA or BCaBA)

Child'sPlay Therapy Center•Vestavia Hills, AL

17d•$70,700 - $95,600•Onsite

About The Position

Child'sPlay Therapy Center, part of the Cicero Therapies Family of Practices, is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join its growing team in Birmingham. The center supports children and families in building meaningful skills and behaviors and provides multidisciplinary pediatric care through occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, mental health, and applied behavior analysis services. The BCBA will maintain an ABA caseload at the Hoover/Birmingham center, conduct assessments and provide treatment, supervise and direct supervisees, document services and progress, educate caregivers, and collaborate with other therapists. The role includes participation in a mentorship network and work with practicum students. Administrative staff support scheduling, referrals, and authorizations, and the organization offers career pathways in clinical, administrative, and research roles. The position is full-time and in person. A sign-on bonus opportunity is advertised.

Requirements

Maintain an active national BCBA certificate and meet Alabama licensure requirements to work in Alabama.
Have a master's or doctorate degree in ABA or another qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB.
Have at least 2 years of experience working with children with autism.
Have experience working with neurodivergent populations, such as people with autism spectrum disorder, or people with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs.
Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with a multidisciplinary team.
Make frequent, data-driven decisions to support meaningful and personalized progress.
Communicate effectively and professionally when educating and training caregivers and supervisees.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with RBTs or technicians.
Candidates who have completed graduate coursework and fieldwork supervision requirements are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments, such as ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, and ABAS-3 assessments, caregiver interviews, and behavior observations, with support from RBTs.
Provide direct treatment as needed.
Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees.
Complete timely documentation for daily notes, assessments, individual treatment plans, and weekly progress updates.
Participate in the mentorship network as a mentee or mentor.
Provide education and training for caregivers.
Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and mental health professionals.
Use the EMR system to create and maintain documentation and collect and monitor data.
Maintain an ABA caseload at the Hoover/Birmingham center.
Work with practicum students.