Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Do you have a passion for helping others, but aren’t sure where to start? We are looking for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide much needed therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. The (BCBA) will provide intensive treatment for children diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder by creating effective therapy programs, supervising a team of Behavior Technicians, collaborating with specialty providers, and monitoring caseloads.

We are opening a clinic in Crystal Lake, IL and are looking for a full-time BCBA to add to our team! We are interviewing now for an anticipated start date in April 2025, and we would love to hear from you!

What we offer:

• Work-life balance! We believe the key to happy employees is a healthy work-life balance. You will enjoy flexible scheduling, 11 paid holidays, and generous PTO.
• Weekly work from home opportunities after 6 months
• 200-hour caseloads with only 26 billable hour minimum
• Employee Assistance Program and Discounts
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for eligible employees
• Parental Leave
• 401K with Employer Match and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible employees
• Employer-paid Short Term Disability Benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Long Term Disability and Life Insurance Benefits for eligible employees

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support a team of Behavior Technicians by supervising clinical duties and providing feedback on the implementation of therapy procedures in both in-home and clinic-based settings
• Promote professional relationships between staff and parents
• Serve as point-of-contact for families regarding progress, challenges, and specific interventions
• Provide training to families on client-specific goals
• Provide coordination of care with schools and other professionals on client-specific matters
• Create and maintain current client programming, data analysis, assessments, and programmatic changes
• Assist in the development of creative and effective parent-training programs
• Create, maintain, and implement training procedures for new and veteran team members
• Conduct initial assessments for new clients
• Complete and developing behavior intervention plans
• Complete functional analysis and functional behavior assessments (FBAs)
• Manage a caseload of clients receiving behavior analytic services based on the needs of the clinic
• Conduct regular assessments for active clients
• Follow BPI guidelines for new program implementation (material creation and staff training)
• Complete paperwork, phone calls, and/or peer-to-peer reviews necessary for insurance authorizations for new and ongoing services
• Cover direct 1:1 sessions as needed
• Conduct appropriate supervision based on BACB guidelines, including collection and maintaining records all supervisees
• Conduct team meetings with staff, clients, and families as needed
• Generate regular summary reports and goals
• Provide verbal feedback and document competency observations/training each month for Behavior Technicians
• Participate in meetings as assigned
• Maintain HIPAA compliant records
• Adhere to and promote professional standards of conduct per BACB ethical guidelines
• Participate in ongoing training as assigned
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for session summaries that reflect goal progression
• Provide behavior analytic consultation for schools or other private institutions as assigned
• Prioritize and deliver optimal levels of authorized client services, including but not limited to protocol modification, caregiver training, and assessment and treatment planning

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work in person  in home and clinic-based settings
• Flexibility in scheduling to respond to clinic and client needs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software, including but not limited to Google Workspace and Central Reach
• Ability to maintain an active BCBA certification through the BACB
• Ability to pass and maintain a clear background check
• Ability to earn and maintain a CPR certification (training provided)
• Ability to earn and maintain QBS training certification (training provided)

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Active BCBA certification
• One or more years of experience working as a BCBA (preferred)
• One or more years working in the field of ABA

Physical Requirements:

• This is a very active role, requiring the following physical abilities: ability to stand, walk sit, kneel, spin, crawl, bend to floor, squat, run, climb stairs, reach, grab, push, and pull
• Must be able to see, feel, hear, and speak
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.