Contract Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - 1099

Liberty Behavioral & Community Services, Inc.•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 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 other required records. The position is a 1099 independent contractor role. The contractor is responsible for professional credentials, applicable insurance, taxes, business expenses, and other obligations associated with contractor status; specific terms are provided in the independent contractor agreement. The work location is Los Angeles.

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 adhering to mandated rules and regulations, acting ethically, and upholding participant and family rights.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse staff and clinical teams.
Ability to lead others and solve problems independently.
Creative ability, organizational and time-management skills, and ability to 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, including FBI/DOJ fingerprint check.
As a contractor, maintain required professional credentials and applicable professional liability/malpractice insurance; provide a current W-9 and required contractor documentation; manage applicable federal, state, and local taxes; maintain service and invoice records; and comply with the contractor agreement, confidentiality obligations, applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, and funding-source requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Experience 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 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 when 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.
Establish and maintain data collection and measurement systems; analyze behavioral data to evaluate 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.
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, coach, and model ABA principles and effective implementation of behavior plans and evidence-based strategies.
Provide training related to adaptive skills, social skills, communication, behavior management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation; monitor implementation fidelity and provide feedback.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, clinical professionals, program staff, funding sources, and other treatment-team members; participate in meetings and case consultations as appropriate.
Ensure behavior support plans and services are consistent with individual service plans, quality standards, regulations, funding requirements, and professional standards.
Maintain current BCBA certification, comply with BACB requirements and ethical standards, and maintain appropriate professional development and continuing education.
Protect participant dignity, safety, rights, quality of life, and confidential information; provide services within professional scope of practice.
Perform other clinically appropriate duties outlined in the independent contractor agreement.
As an independent contractor, maintain required credentials and professional liability insurance; provide a current W-9 and other contractor documentation; manage applicable taxes, service records, and invoices; and provide services under the contractor agreement.