Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1099

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc.•San Fernando, CA

About The Position

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services is seeking a qualified 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 effective, 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 ensuring that clinical documentation, assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, data collection, and other required records are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable professional, regulatory, and funding-source requirements. This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The contractor is responsible for maintaining professional credentials, applicable insurance, taxes, 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 and recognition as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) 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 serving others.
Ability to ensure quality services while following mandated rules and regulations, acting ethically, and upholding the rights of participants and their families.
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 and effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to stay organized and meet assigned deadlines.
Ability to build productive 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 protection of 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/malpractice insurance, provide a current W-9 and required contractor documentation, manage applicable federal, state, and local taxes, maintain records of services and invoices, and comply with the independent contractor agreement.

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 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 treatment plans and recommendations meet applicable funding-source requirements and professional standards, maintain continuity of care, and promote consistent intervention implementation.
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 records while protecting confidentiality and privacy.
Communicate with funding sources and authorized stakeholders about treatment progress, authorizations, and clinical needs as appropriate.
Provide consultation and clinical guidance to direct-care staff; train and coach staff in ABA principles and their practical application.
Model evidence-based behavior strategies and train staff in adaptive skills, social skills, communication, behavior management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation.
Conduct in-service training and educational workshops as clinically appropriate; monitor staff implementation of behavior plans and provide feedback to promote treatment fidelity.
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 regarding behavior plans, accommodations, curriculum modifications, and social and communication skills.
Promote a collaborative, respectful, person-centered approach and maintain professional boundaries and ethical standards.
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 continuing education, follow applicable ethical standards, and protect confidential information under HIPAA and other applicable privacy requirements.
Promote participant dignity, safety, rights, and quality of life, and provide services within professional scope of practice.
Maintain required credentials and professional liability insurance, provide a current W-9 and other contractor documentation, manage applicable taxes and service records and invoices, and comply with the independent contractor agreement.
Perform other clinically appropriate duties outlined in the independent contractor agreement.