BCBA- Board Certified Behavior Analyst

BrightSpring Health Services•Renton, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care provides evidence-based behavioral services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental illness. Services use positive programming and non-aversive strategies and are tailored to help individuals achieve improved health and well-being. Appointments take place in residential homes, schools, family homes, workplaces, and other community-based settings. This role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote. The position offers the ability to work from home when not in session, a flexible work schedule, advancement opportunities, work/life balance, and the opportunity to work with both youth and adults. The BCBA conducts assessments, coordinates and monitors services, supports the effective implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans, trains staff and team members, maintains clinical records, and collaborates with individuals’ families, care teams, and community partners. The role also includes ongoing education in behavior-based interventions and techniques. SpringHealth is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its interdisciplinary professionals combine expertise to provide integrated behavioral services for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.

Requirements

Experience with behavioral intervention and/or a 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.
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 apply: Illinois requires 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 apply: Indiana requires a master's degree in a human-related field.
State-specific qualifications apply: Kentucky requires a master's degree in a human-related field and two years of experience.
State-specific qualifications apply: Georgia requires 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 apply: California requires BCBA or BCaBA certification.
State-specific qualifications apply: Virginia requires 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.
State-specific qualifications apply: Texas requires 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 other 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 community-based visits for observations, chart reviews, staff interviews, and data analysis.
Ensure Behavior Intervention Plans are 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 certify that staff and other team members are competent in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and/or documentation sheets.
Provide follow-up interviews, home visits, and observations to continue supporting individuals' 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 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.