BCBA - Contractor Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BrightSpring Health Services•Anaheim, CA

10h

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 overall health and well-being. Services may be delivered in family or residential homes, schools, workplaces, and other community-based settings. The role offers flexible scheduling, work-from-home flexibility when not providing in-person services, varied client populations and settings, and opportunities for professional growth. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst conducts ongoing assessments, supports implementation of behavior intervention plans, coordinates with supervisors, care teams, families, and other stakeholders, and maintains clinical records and progress documentation. The analyst also organizes staff training, participates in team meetings, conducts observations and follow-up visits, and contributes to program development. The role is described as contractor work, with compensation of USD $60.00–$65.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experience with behavioral intervention and/or strong educational emphasis on learning and developmental psychology.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a behaviorally challenged population.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, and regularly moving from seated to standing.
All applicants must have at least two years of experience providing positive behavioral supports to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including writing behavior support plans, functional assessment, plan development, training, and implementation.
Documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
State-specific qualifications: Illinois—BCBA, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, BCaBA, or at least a bachelor's degree with 1,500 hours of supervised experience performed by a Licensed Psychologist or BCBA.
State-specific qualifications: Indiana—a master's degree in a human-related field, including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
State-specific qualifications: Kentucky—a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience, including but not limited to BCBA, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Counselor.
State-specific qualifications: Georgia—a master's degree in psychology, special education, counseling, social work, or a related field; or BCBA, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Psychologist/Psychiatrist.
State-specific qualifications: California—BCBA or BCaBA.
State-specific qualifications: Virginia—BCBA, BCaBA, Licensed Psychologist, Positive Behavior Support Specialist Facilitator (PBSF), LPC, LSW, or LCSW with training and experience and/or documented coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis reflected on a resume or transcript.
State-specific qualifications: Texas—Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or BCBA.

Responsibilities

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