Senior Medical BCBA
About The Position
Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Temporary Senior Medical BCBA to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who have complex behavioral and medical needs across hospital, crisis, and community settings. The role bridges acute healthcare and community-based services, supporting compassionate, evidence-based care and person-centered, restraint-free approaches. The position includes collaboration with medical professionals, crisis teams, and community providers; support for emergency department and inpatient patients; behavior support planning; and coordination of transitions back to community services. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This temporary opportunity concludes in June 2027. Pay is $100,000–$108,000.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
- Minimum 7 years of related experience.
- Experience supporting individuals with IDD and complex behavioral needs.
- Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and collaboration skills.
- Valid New York State Driver's License and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA).
- Doctoral degree.
- Experience in healthcare, hospital, behavioral health, crisis intervention, or emergency settings.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess individuals with IDD in emergency departments, inpatient settings, stabilization units, and mobile crisis environments.
- Provide on-site behavioral consultation, crisis intervention, de-escalation support, and functional behavior assessments.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, therapists, and clinical teams to develop behavior support plans and treatment strategies.
- Train and consult with hospital and crisis staff on IDD-specific care and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
- Coordinate discharge planning and transitions to community supports and services.
- Collect and analyze behavioral data to evaluate progress and improve outcomes.
- Supervise and mentor BCBAs, RBTs, and clinical staff pursuing professional development and certification.
Benefits
- Low-cost individual health insurance plan.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Dollar-for-dollar retirement match up to 7%.
- Retirement plan 403(b).
- Life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and employee leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Service awards.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Employee discounts.
- Direct deposit.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
