Center-Based Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
About The Position
The Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a clinical front-line position responsible for maintaining an active caseload consisting of children and teenagers with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), providing supervision and direct services at our center-based program, Collective ABA. This role develops, implements, and continuously modifies individualized treatment plans based on functional behavior assessments and ongoing data analysis. The Behavior Analyst provides clinical supervision to behavior technicians and RBT-level staff, maintains full responsibility for clinical documentation and treatment integrity, and delivers competency-based training to ensure treatment fidelity. This role serves as the primary clinical point of contact for families and caregivers, conducting parent training and coordinating with schools and external providers to ensure consistency of care across environments. This is an exempt position reporting to the ABA Clinical Director with no direct reports, though clinical supervision of technicians and RBT-level staff is required per BACB standards.
Requirements
- Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification, active and in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
- Experience providing direct ABA services, conducting functional behavior assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans.
- Experience supervising behavior technicians, RBT-level staff, or direct support staff in a clinical or educational setting.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze behavioral data and make data-driven clinical decisions.
- Experience conducting parent training and caregiver education or willingness to complete training.
- Ability to pass a DCF background check prior to start.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to worksite.
- Proficiency with electronic health records, data collection systems, Microsoft Office, and basic computer applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical documentation and stakeholder communication.
Nice To Haves
- Credentialed with Husky and Anthem insurances as a BCBA
- Two or more years of experience in a clinical setting serving individuals with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.
- Experience with insurance authorization processes, billing documentation, and funding requirements for ABA services.
- Experience with treatment planning for complex cases involving multiple behavior reduction targets and skill acquisition goals.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active clinical caseload, providing supervision for a minimum of 20 hours weekly, and provide direct ABA services to clients as clinically indicated.
- Develop, implement, and continuously modify individualized treatment plans based on functional behavior assessments and ongoing data analysis.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments and other clinical evaluations to inform treatment planning and guide clinical decision-making.
- Analyze and interpret client data to make ongoing clinical adjustments to programming and treatment protocols.
- Monitor progress across all skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs and adjust treatment accordingly.
- Ensure all clinical programming is evidence-based, ethical, and aligned with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) standards.
- Maintain full responsibility for clinical documentation, treatment integrity, and accuracy of client records per agency and regulatory standards.
- Provide ongoing supervision to behavior technicians and RBT-level staff in accordance with BACB supervision requirements.
- Deliver supervision averaging approximately 20% of client service time per case as clinically required and mandated by BACB standards.
- Conduct performance feedback, coaching, and skill development for all direct service staff providing client care.
- Ensure staff adherence to treatment protocols, clinical procedures, and behavior intervention plans through ongoing monitoring and feedback.
- Conduct parent training sessions and caregiver education to support generalization and treatment consistency across environments.
- Provide ongoing clinical guidance and behavior support strategies to caregivers and family members.
- Serve as primary clinical point of contact for parent communication regarding treatment progress, behavioral concerns, and service planning.
- Attend and participate in school-based and multidisciplinary team meetings for case coordination and treatment alignment.
- Coordinate with external providers, educators, and stakeholders to ensure consistency of care across all environments.
Benefits
- Growth-oriented environment
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
