Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), Adult Residential

Bancroft • Cherry Hill, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bancroft is a leading nonprofit service-provider for individuals across the lifespan with autism and related diagnoses. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services rooted in evidence based practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, residential supports, and short-term behavioral stabilization services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone. Bancroft is actively seeking a Behavior Analyst to join our Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center of Excellence; a team of approximately 50 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs/BCBA-Ds) and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBAs) providing services across our organization. We work together to treat challenging behavior, build skills and have the ability to collaborate with a large group of like-minded clinicians. We are looking for a Behavior Analyst, BCBA, for our Community Services for Adults (CSA) programs located in Camden and Burlington Counties, NJ (an easy commute from Philadelphia). CSA serves adults, primarily with ASD and related diagnoses, who may experience a variety of behavioral challenges. The programs provide community-based residential, day habilitation, and employment services across the two counties. Services are provided within structured day programs, community volunteer and employment sites, group homes or apartment settings. The BCBA will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team including operations, behavioral, medical, and therapeutic services as well as families and funders. The BCBA will direct the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior, along with skill acquisition components of treatment within this framework. The BCBA will serve in a leadership and supervisory role, managing ABA Specialists (often BCBAs in training) while also conducting direct clinical work.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field, plus a minimum of two years of related experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, required.
• BCBA certification required.
• New Jersey licensure in behavior analysis is required.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD in a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in functional assessment and treatment development is highly preferred.
• Prior management experience is also preferred.
• Though NJ licensure is a requirement, candidates with an active BCBA certification may be eligible to interview.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees all activities associated with the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plans.
• Leads the development and implementation of Behavior Plans; this includes functional behavior assessment/analysis, preference assessments and treatment evaluations.
• Engages in ongoing data review and analysis to ensure effective programming.
• Identifies training needs of program staff members and develop and conduct those trainings to ensure the ongoing knowledge and ability to effectively implement behavior plans.
• Conducts/Oversees team screening evaluations and intake assessments.
• Coordinates and leads clinical case review meetings (rounds) to ensure proper data review and discussion of the needs of persons’ served.
• Serves as a behavior analysis expert to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Conducts and presents research to internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• Full time position with paid benefits and paid time off, no billed hour requirements.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and work with leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• A Center of Excellence with 50+ LBAs, providing internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Paid conference attendance and access to CEUs.
• Day Time Hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager