Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Thrive Behavioral Services, LLC is expanding. We are currently hiring for all positions (RBT, BCaBA, BCBA). We are located in Pelham, AL.

Preparing to sit for your exam? Already a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?

At Thrive Behavioral Services, LLC we believe that ABA therapy changes a life and as a ripple effect it changes an entire family, school, and community. We believe there is no greater gift than to have an opportunity to serve families touched by Autism and or other Special Need.

We are looking for passionate BCBA’s and BCaBA’s to join us in this mission of being the light on the hill to our community.

What We Offer:

$60,000.00-80,000 annual salary (BCBA's who have been licensed and credentialed for more than 3 years who have worked worked in a similar position for 3 years, may be eligible for a higher rate of pay

4 weeks paid vacation plus 5 Additional Holiday's

Top Notch- Health Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Small Client Caseload of 4 Clients (Comprehensive level)

Full Mileage Reimbursement

Access to Company Issued Ipad

Access to Company Issued Chrome Book

Team Office Space in our Administrative Wing

Paid Access to Continuing Education Courses Through our Online Module Based Learning System.

Continuing Education stipend of $500 annually

Quarterly Client Supply Stipend (based on caseload)

Supportive Team Atmosphere and Culture

Access to Online/App Based Data Collection System

Relocation Stipend

Practicum Supervision for Qualifying Team Members

BCBA Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Direct Therapy (we believe all BCBA’s should provide some hours of direct therapy to clients to decrease behavioral drift) (typically less than 6 hours a week)
• Conduct relevant behavior based Assessments based on the individual client’s needs
• Create, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans/ behavior plans from assessment data
• Work with clients and design programs that target a variety of skills including but not limited to language and communication skills, learning skills, functional living skills, food aversion, school readiness, behavior reduction, behavior management, and more.
• Provide ongoing training to behavioral support staff
• Collaborate with your client’s other therapists and medical providers to provide the care they need
• Adhere to the BACB’s code of ethics and Thrive’s code of ethics
• Support Thrive Team members through encouraging words and actions
• Maintain a clean/organized work environment
• Work with insurance companies on all required initial authorization documentation and re-authorization documentation
• Work as a Thrive Team member who values team ideas and input.
• Collaborate with other Thrive BCBA’s and BCaBA’s
• Provide individual and group parent training
• Spread the word about ABA therapy and how it helps the population we serve.
• Spread the word about Thrive Behavioral Services, LLC employment and learning opportunities

Does this sound like you?

• You desire work in an ethical, uplifting, and encouraging environment
• You are a FUN, upbeat, dependable, reliable person in other words you would want to learn from someone like you
• You are patient and flexible
• You are a great communicator as well as a great listener.
• You like to receive feedback on your work and are willing and able to make changes based on that feedback
• You are interested in growing in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis as a BCBA/BCaBA
• You recognize your strengths and when faced with something unknown you are open to asking for and receiving help
• Children are always on the move- You understand you must be able to move freely, quickly, and frequently from a sitting to standing position and you are willing and able to sit on the floor, in children’s chairs, and adult chairs based on the needs of your clients.
• You are able to lift 25 pounds
• You are passionate about positively impacting the lives of children touched by Autism or other special need

Qualifications for this position:

• The list above describes you
• Available to work between the hours of 8am-5pm M-F (You do not have to be available all of those hours but the hours you are available fit within this time frame.)
• Are a Board Certified Behavior Analyst/ or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst in good standing with the BACB and AL Licensing Board OR you have completed your necessary coursework or are soon to complete it and are preparing to sit for your board exam to become a BCBA or BCaBA
• Must have relevant experience assessing individuals with special needs using behavior based/ function based assessments. Familiarity with the following assessments is a plus: ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, PEAK.
• Must have relevant experience writing behavior reduction and behavior acquisition plans.
• Must have experience with verbal behavior programming, as well as DTT, NET, and Incidental Teaching (preferably across multiple environments: clinic, home, school, community)
• Must have a valid AL drivers license
• Must have a BCBA credential in good standing with the Board or soon to sit for exam.
• Must be a licensed BCBA in the state of AL or eligible to be licensed prior to start date, unless still in school.
• Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Must be First Aid certified or willing and able to obtain this prior to starting employment
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check including sexual abuse back ground check and child abuse screening.
• Must have reliable transportation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000