ABA Behavior Analyst & Prior Authorization Specialist

Alliant Health Group; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Health Group seeks a Behavior Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team in Georgia. The role focuses on reviewing applied behavior analysis services, function analyses, assessments, and ABA procedures, including prior authorization for Georgia Medicaid members and out-of-state requests.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and BCBA certification with 3–5 years of experience in intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Current BCBA certification.
• 3–5 years of experience in intellectual disabilities or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Review ABA services, function analyses and assessments; support prior authorization decisions.
• Perform and document reviews for Georgia Medicaid and out-of-state requests.
• Prepare determination letters and rationale within contract timeframes.
• Collaborate as ABA SME across multiple Alliant Health Group contracts.
• Coordinate and track out-of-state treatment requests and liaise with providers.

Skills

Independence

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel ability

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

BCBA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Alliant Health Group seeks a Behavior Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team in Georgia. The role focuses on reviewing applied behavior analysis services, function analyses, assessments, and ABA procedures, including prior authorization for Georgia Medicaid members and out-of-state requests.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree and BCBA certification with 3–5 years of experience in intellectual disabilities.