Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

momentum-formerly-ucpla•Sycamore, IL

31d

About The Position

Momentum is hiring Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Lead BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) role focuses on designing, implementing, and overseeing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) programs, leading teams (BCBAs, Behavior Techs), ensuring clinical quality/fidelity, driving innovation, managing relationships, and growing services, blending high-level strategy with direct clinical oversight for impactful, data-driven client outcomes.

Requirements

Master's degree in Human Services or related major, required
BCBA and licensed, if required by the state
Maintain all required certifications as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for BCBAs, required
Strong knowledge and deep understanding of the science of behavior analysis and behavior analytic therapies; experience delivering these services
Must be proficient with functional assessment development, program/goal development, behavior reduction and skills acquisition procedures, and staff training
Must have excellent writing and communication skills, be highly organized with the ability to multitask
Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
Valid and current proof of legal right to drive; required

Responsibilities

Assists with recruiting, training, supervision and mentorship of current and future BCBAs and behavior technicians.
Conducts initial assessments, reassessments, and writes progress reports.
Develops & monitors individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans.
Meets requirements, to provide supervision to behavior analyst interns, Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) and Behavior Technicians.
Supervises and trains RBT/BT on the proper implementation of reinforcement, proactive and preventive behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
Provides regular support, instruction, and feedback to families and caregivers with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors through the principles of ABA.
Develops and monitors individual behavior management protocols and behavior intervention plans for children
Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data is collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
Maintains billable caseload of an average of 25 hours/week for full time BCBA, part time BCBA billable caseload of up to an average of 15 hours weekly.
Documents billable hours, as required.
Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers, and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner, as requested.
Provides supervision and completes documentation of supervision activities of behavior analyst interns that meet the requirements by the BACB.
Maintains availability to respond to the needs of the persons supported, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
Maintains any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans, as needed.