Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1099

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services•Los Angeles, CA

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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 assessment, 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 increase adaptive, social, and communication skills while reducing 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 other required records. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The contractor is responsible for maintaining professional credentials and applicable insurance, paying taxes and business expenses, and meeting other obligations associated with independent contractor status. Specific terms are outlined in the independent contractor agreement. Work locations are in Los Angeles.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field and BCBA recognition by the BACB with an assigned certification number, or three years of experience providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities or behavioral challenges as a BCBA.
Maintain current BACB certification and relevant continuing education.
Demonstrated leadership experience with ABA while providing services to others.
Ability to ensure quality services while following mandated rules and regulations, acting ethically, and upholding participant and family rights.
Ethical responsibility.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse staff and clinical teams.
Ability to lead others and solve problems independently.
Creativity, effective organization, and time-management skills; ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Ability to build productive relationships with participants, staff, and funding sources.
Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills and work with others.
Understanding of HIPAA as it relates to services and protection of program participants.
Access to a registered vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to travel as assigned.
At least 21 years of age.
Must pass a background investigation that includes an FBI/DOJ fingerprint check.
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 appropriate service and invoice records.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience in 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 behavioral 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, and participant progress.
Ensure clinical recommendations and treatment plans meet applicable funding-source requirements and professional standards, and promote continuity of care.
Establish and maintain data collection and measurement systems; analyze behavioral data to guide clinical decisions.
Prepare accurate, complete, timely assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, clinical notes, and other required documentation while protecting participant confidentiality.
Communicate with funding sources and authorized stakeholders about treatment progress, authorizations, and clinical needs as appropriate.
Consult with, train, coach, and provide clinical guidance to direct-care staff on ABA principles, behavior plans, and treatment implementation.
Model evidence-based behavioral strategies and training related to 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 on crisis prevention, de-escalation strategies, and appropriate behavioral responses.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, clinical professionals, program staff, funding sources, and other treatment-team members; participate in team meetings and case consultations as appropriate.
Consult with team members on behavior plans, accommodations, curriculum modifications, and social and communication skills.
Maintain professional, effective communication, boundaries, ethical standards, and a collaborative, respectful, person-centered approach.
Ensure behavior support plans and services are accurate, current, and consistent with individual service plans, quality standards, regulations, and funding requirements.
Maintain current BCBA certification, meet BACB requirements, pursue appropriate professional development and continuing education, and follow applicable ethical standards.
Protect confidential information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable privacy requirements; promote participant dignity, safety, rights, and quality of life.
Provide services within the professional scope of practice and perform other clinically appropriate duties specified in the independent contractor agreement.
As an independent contractor, maintain required credentials and insurance; provide a current W-9 and other required contractor documents; manage applicable taxes; keep records of services and invoices; and comply with the independent contractor agreement and applicable requirements.
Travel as assigned using access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance.