Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1099

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services•San Fernando, CA

About The Position

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services is seeking a Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide clinical behavioral services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, autism, and/or co-occurring behavioral or mental health needs. The BCBA independently provides behavior-analytic assessments, treatment planning, clinical oversight, staff consultation and training, and ongoing monitoring of individualized ABA services. The role works collaboratively with families, direct-care staff, clinical team members, and funding sources to develop and maintain function-based interventions that build adaptive, social, and communication skills and reduce behaviors that interfere with quality of life and participation in services. The BCBA is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, data collection, and related records. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The contractor is responsible for maintaining professional credentials and applicable insurance, paying taxes, and managing business expenses and other obligations associated with independent contractor status. Specific terms are outlined in the independent contractor agreement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field, with BCBA recognition by the BACB and an assigned certification number; alternatively, three years of experience providing services to people with intellectual disabilities or behavioral challenges as a BCBA.
Maintain current BACB certification and relevant continuing education.
Demonstrated leadership experience with ABA while serving others.
Ability to ensure quality services while adhering to mandated rules and regulations, acting ethically, and upholding participants’ and families’ rights.
Ethical responsibility.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse staff and clinical teams.
Ability to lead others and solve problems independently.
Creative ability, effective organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain a high degree of organization and meet assigned deadlines.
Ability to work productively to build relationships with participants, staff members, and funding sources.
Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills and work with others.
Understanding of HIPAA as it applies to services and protecting program participants.
Access to a registered vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to travel as assigned.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a background investigation that includes an FBI/DOJ fingerprint check.
As an independent contractor, maintain any required professional liability or malpractice insurance, provide a current W-9 and other required contractor documentation, manage applicable federal, state, and local taxes, and maintain records related to services and invoices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience working within regional center, Medicaid, behavioral health, or other healthcare-funded service systems.
Experience training and mentoring direct-care staff.
Experience working with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Strong knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis prevention, and de-escalation strategies.

Responsibilities

Conduct appropriate, empirically supported behavioral assessments and evaluations within the scope of BCBA practice.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans, including Functional Behavior Assessments and other evaluations as clinically appropriate.
Develop function-based interventions and replacement skills addressing behavioral, adaptive, social, and communication needs.
Review treatment effectiveness and modify programs based on data, clinical findings, participant progress, funding requirements, and professional standards.
Maintain continuity of care and promote consistent implementation of behavioral interventions.
Establish and maintain data collection and measurement systems; analyze behavioral data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and guide clinical decisions.
Prepare and maintain accurate, complete, timely assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, clinical notes, and other required documentation while protecting confidentiality and privacy.
Communicate with funding sources and authorized stakeholders regarding treatment progress, authorizations, and clinical needs as appropriate.
Consult with and provide clinical guidance to direct-care staff regarding behavior plans and treatment implementation.
Train, coach, and model ABA principles, behavior plans, evidence-based strategies, and approaches for adaptive skills, social skills, communication, and behavior management.
Conduct in-service training and educational workshops as clinically appropriate; monitor staff implementation and provide feedback to promote treatment fidelity.
Consult with staff regarding crisis prevention, de-escalation strategies, and appropriate behavioral responses.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, clinical professionals, program staff, and other treatment-team members; participate in team meetings and case consultations as appropriate.
Consult with team members regarding behavior plans, accommodations, curriculum modifications, and social and communication skills.
Communicate professionally with participants, families, staff, clinical leadership, and funding sources, using a collaborative, respectful, and person-centered approach.
Maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards; comply with BACB requirements and applicable behavior-analysis ethics standards; maintain professional development and continuing education.
Ensure behavior support plans and services are accurate, current, and consistent with individual service plans, quality standards, regulations, and funding requirements.
Protect confidential participant information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy requirements; promote participant dignity, safety, rights, and quality of life.
Provide clinical recommendations and services within professional scope of practice and perform other clinically appropriate duties outlined in the independent contractor agreement.
As a contractor, maintain active BCBA certification and required credentials and insurance; provide a current W-9 and other contractor documentation; manage applicable taxes; maintain records of services and invoices; and comply with the independent contractor agreement and applicable requirements.