The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of individualized and other behavior programs associated with his or her clients/caseload. The BCBA may work within public schools, child development centers, clinic, and client homes. The BCBA evaluates staff, provides constructive feedback, and plans staff training as needed; consults and coaches caregivers; and actively collaborates with management to improve practices and efficiency of behavioral health department.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform ABA evaluations and therapy in homes, schools, and clinic setting.
• Develop and monitor effective execution of treatment plans.
• Perform functional behavior assessments.
• Create behavior intervention plans and train essential persons (e.g. teachers, school aides, parents, other family members) to carry them out.
• Provide consistent supervision (at least 1 hour per 20 hours of service) of RBTs.
• Review and sign off on RBT client notes.
• Complete progress reports as needed by company policy and/or insurance company.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of documentation submission from RBTs.
• Develop and implement parent and teacher coaching, based on the client and caregiver/teacher’s needs.
• Participation in IEP and IFSP meetings
• Maintain certification and licensure requirements that are needed to perform job

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be certified as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Must be licensed in the State of Maryland.
• Experience providing ABA interventions with children and adolescents.
• Experience programming for natural environments.
• Experience evaluating and treating in a variety of settings preferred.
• Spanish and English proficiency is highly desired.
• Candidates also having school psychologist credentials are highly desired.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Possesses strong knowledge of HIPAA and other relevant patient privacy regulations.
• Applies principles of logical thinking and problem solving when drawing on valid evidence-based conclusions.
• Comfortable operating independently.
• Able to multitask and adhere to deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of child development and atypical development
• Works professionally using courtesy and tact during all forms of communication such as verbally, via email, and on the telephone