Senior Medical BCBA

Upstate Caring Partners • Utica, NY

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About The Position

Upstate Caring Partners is seeking a Temporary Senior Medical BCBA to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and complex behavioral and medical needs across hospital, crisis, and community settings. The role serves as a clinical leader bridging acute healthcare and community-based services, with the aim of improving outcomes and quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based, person-centered care.

The BCBA will support patients in emergency departments, inpatient units, stabilization settings, and mobile crisis environments; provide behavioral consultation and crisis support; and help coordinate transitions back to community services. The position also includes educating healthcare and crisis professionals, analyzing behavioral data, and supervising and mentoring clinical staff. Evening and weekend hours may be required. This is a temporary opportunity, with the contract concluding in June 2027.

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.
• Deliver training and consultation to hospital and crisis staff on IDD-specific care and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning and ensure 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.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement match up to 7%.
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and employee leave.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement Plan 403(b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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