Student Analyst - ABA Therapy

Empower Behavioral Health•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Analyst works closely with patients to provide compassionate, knowledgeable Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) care through an individualized program. The role involves managing an assigned patient caseload, developing hands-on clinical skills through BACB-approved activities under BCBA oversight, and assisting with caregiver training. The position also includes assessment, treatment-plan and intervention development, support for technicians and staff training, and direct ABA services as needed. Case assignments are five patients at a full-time equivalent.

Requirements

Must have RBT certification.
Master's degree completion anticipated within six months.
Must be projected to complete all remaining BCBA fieldwork hours within six months of hire, based on a maximum accrual rate of 30 hours per week.
Experience working with children between 18 months and 12 years old.
Willingness to be trained on the principles of ABA.
Works cooperatively with other professionals.
Excellent organizational skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Ethics and values.
Action-oriented.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Engage in patient-related BACB-approved activities under BCBA oversight to develop hands-on clinical skills for assigned cases.
Assist the BCBA and lead caregiver training.
Maintain professional boundaries with caregivers and communicate effectively using parent-friendly communication.
Develop and write individualized skill acquisition programs tied to the DSM.
Write behavior intervention plans.
Evaluate risk and crisis management.
Conduct initial and follow-up assessments, including indirect assessments.
Develop and write initial treatment plans.
Update treatment plans in accordance with best practices and insurance guidelines.
Conduct descriptive and functional analyses as part of functional assessment.
Answer other technicians’ questions about ABA terminology and procedures.
Assist with staff training through presentations on conference and research material.
Provide direct Applied Behavior Analysis services to patients as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

28 days of paid time off annually.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits offered.
401(k) option available.
Employee referral program with bonus opportunities up to $2,500.
Performance reviews every six months with the opportunity for compensation increases.
Paid in-clinic training.
Paid supervision toward BCBA certification.
Individualized clinical support and training from Clinical Training Managers and Senior BCBAs for RBTs looking to become BCBAs.
Collaborative, supportive, and rewarding company culture.
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule with no evenings or weekends.