Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Arventa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Arventa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead clinical implementation for a child with autism across home, school, and community settings. Reporting to the Clinical Director, you will oversee day-to-day clinical practice, supervise staff, analyze progress, and ensure high-quality care.

The role involves functional assessments, program development, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Requires BCBA certification with BACB.
• Master's degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Develop and revise behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and feedback to staff; ensure treatment fidelity.
• Analyze behavior data and document progress; prepare clinical summaries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team across home, school, therapy, and community settings.

Skills

BCBA expertise

English communication

Staff supervision

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in behavior analysis or related field

Bachelor's degree (related discipline)

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week Reports to: Clinical Director Department: Clinical Services / ABA

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support a highly individualized clinical and educational program for a child with autism and complex behavioral, communication, and adaptive needs. Reporting directly to the Clinical Director, the BCBA will oversee day-to-day clinical implementation, supervise staff, analyze progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team across home, school, therapy, and community settings.

Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Conduct functional behavior assessments, skill assessments, and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Administer and interpret appropriate measures such as VB-MAPP, PEAK, and Vineland-3.
• Develop, implement, and recommend revisions to behavior intervention plans and skill acquisition programs.
• Use function-based, evidence-informed strategies for aggression, self-injury, elopement, and other challenging behavior.

Clinical Supervision and Staff Training

• Provide direct oversight, coaching, and feedback to behavior technicians, caregivers, and support staff.
• Train staff using Behavioral Skills Training (instruction, modeling, rehearsal, feedback).
• Monitor treatment fidelity, complete observations, and support new-staff onboarding.

Behavior Management and Safety

• Analyze behavior data for level, trend, variability, frequency, duration, and intensity as appropriate.
• Implement functional communication training, differential reinforcement, antecedent strategies, and approved de-escalation procedures.
  • Review incidents, recommend preventive changes, and promptly escalated safety concerns to the Clinical Director.

Skill Acquisition and Educational Programming

• Oversee programs in communication, social skills, play, executive functioning, cognition, adaptive living, academics, and independence.
• Collaborate with educators and allied professionals to adapt instruction to present levels of performance.
• Monitor acquisition, maintenance, and generalization and adjust recommendations based on objective data.

Data Analysis and Documentation

• Review skill acquisition and behavior data routinely to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes, assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and program updates.
• Prepare concise clinical summaries, recommendations, and action items for the Clinical Director.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Coordinate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, teachers, caregivers, and medical providers.

• Participate in case conferences and support consistency across environments.
• Maintain discretion, appropriate boundaries, and professional communication with family members and consultants.

Clinical Leadership and Accountability

• Follow established clinical procedures, reporting lines, and applicable BACB ethical standards.
• Identify implementation barriers and recommend practical quality-improvement solutions.
• Manage delegated daily clinical responsibilities while the Clinical Director retains final oversight and approval of treatment priorities and major program changes.

Required Qualifications

• Active BCBA certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Master's degree or higher in behavior analysis, psychology, special education, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience providing ABA services to individuals with autism.
• Strong expertise in functional assessment, verbal behavior, DTT, natural environment teaching, FCT, and staff supervision.
• Proficiency in clinical data analysis, documentation, and professional English communication.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a private, multidisciplinary care environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Level 3 ASD, significant support needs, and severe challenging behavior.
• Experience with VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland-3, and AAC systems.
• Experience across home, school, clinical, and community environments.
• Previous experience mentoring clinical professionals or working in international/private-family settings.

Performance Expectations

• Maintain high treatment integrity and timely, accurate clinical documentation.
• Support measurable progress toward individualized goals and functional independence.
• Provide consistent supervision and actionable staff feedback.
• Proactively communicate concerns, progress, and recommendations to the Clinical Director.

Reporting Structure The

BCBA reports directly to the Clinical Director and is accountable for delegated day-to-day clinical supervision, implementation, coaching, and data review. The Clinical Director retains overall clinical oversight, treatment priority setting, and final approval of significant program changes.