Board-Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA) Job Description
Overview:
The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) at IMPACT plays a vital role in supporting the progress of clients, mentoring direct reports, and collaborating with peers. The BCBA serves as both a supervisory and mentorship position, guiding behavior technicians and mid-tiers while ensuring high quality client services.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Program Development & Oversight
- Regularly review and update behavior support plans and instructional materials to ensure effective implementation and monitor progress.
- Conduct direct assessments, including Vineland, AFLS, VB-MAPP, and ABLLS, to evaluate client progress.
- Approve and monitor all skill acquisition programming to ensure best practices in client care.
- Provide parent training using a combination of didactic and competency-based methods.
Supervision & Staff Support
- Supervise Mid-Tiers in program development, re-assessments, data graphing, and report writing.
- Provide the mandated 5% supervision hours for all Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)-certified staff through in-person sessions and weekly one-on-one meetings.
- Assist in new hire training, RBT competency assessments, and ongoing professional development.
- Conduct weekly meetings with senior BCBAs for additional training and support.
Data Collection & Compliance
- Ensure accurate data collection via manual or electronic methods(e.g., direct observation).
- Collect Interobserver Agreement (IOA) data and treatment fidelity data to maintain quality services.
- Submit all reports and documents in compliance with company and funding source guidelines.
- Maintain certification requirements independently and ensure timely renewals.
Collaboration & Professional Development
- Participate in clinical team meetings, professional development sessions, and industry conferences.
- Attend off-site professional development sessions as required.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure coordinated care for clients.
- Engage in special projects, including social skills groups, Safety Care training, and administrative duties.
- Maintain professional boundaries with clients and families while adhering to ethical guidelines.
Administrative & Scheduling Responsibilities
- Independently manage scheduling and maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week.
- Ensure 100% utilization of authorized billable hoursfor all assigned clients.
- Convert all Central Reach sessions by the end of the day in which they occur.
- Ensure completion of all required Initial Competenciesfor new hires and role transitions.
- Communicate schedule needs and changes effectively and in a timely manner.
- Maintain certification in a timely mannerto prevent expired/inactive status.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Certification
- BCBA Certification (must be current and in good standing)
- Completion of BCBA coursework approved by the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board(BARB®)/Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
- At least one year of experience in ABA and priors upervisory experience.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
- Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain professional relationships.
Requirements
- Ability to sit on the floor and/or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 20–50 lbs. as needed.
- Frequent reaching, bending,squatting, kneeling, twisting, and fine motor activities.
- Valid Oregon driver’slicense and reliable transportation.
- Background Checks through ORCHARDS
- Negative Tuberculosis(TB)test.
- CPR/First Aid Certification (current and valid).
- Verification of immunity or declination for the following:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Hepatitis B (or signed declination)
Professional Behavioral Services (PBS) Specific:
Key Responsibilities:
Client Program Development & Oversight
- Create Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), Temporary Emergency Support Plan and/or
- Professional Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP) (for Professional Behavioral Service (PBS) clients)
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Certification
- Certified in an ODDS-approved behavior intervention curriculum and must maintain certification in an ODDS-approved behavior intervention curriculum (Oregon Intervention System OIS)
- BCBA Certification 1 year of experience providing positive behavior supports
- Masters 1 year of experience providing positive behavior supports
- Bachelors 2 years of experience providing positive behavior supports
- No Qualifying Degree 6 years of experience delivering professional behavior services gained prior to January 1, 2023
- Qualifying degrees would be in the field of psychology, sociology, human services, education, social work, or other social or behavioral sciences, or the equivalent
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
