Assessment Specialist

Children's Specialized ABA; Albion Place (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 19 paid days off

Free medical insurance

Free 50k life insurance

EAP program

401(k) retirement plan

Company discount program

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA is seeking an Assessment Specialist (BCBA) to conduct initial assessments across New Jersey and develop Behavior Intervention Plans based on findings. The role works closely with families to ensure a smooth assessment process.

Requirements include a Master’s in ABA or Psychology, BCBA, NJ LBA, and BCBA supervision training. This is a hybrid role with 2 onsite days per week in Clifton, NJ, offering strong benefits and a salary range of $90,000–$110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, or related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in NJ.
• Completion of BCBA supervision training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments throughout New Jersey.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results.
• Complete 3 assessments per week and ensure documentation meets insurance standards.
• Explain process to families during initial assessment and coordinate with BCBAs.

Skills

Assessment administration

Education

Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology

BCBA

LBA in NJ

BCBA supervision training

Job description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.

Join Us as an Assessment Specialist

The Assessment Specialist (BCBA) is responsible for conducting initial assessments throughout New Jersey and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results. This role will work closely alongside families, ensuring a smooth process during the assessment stage.

What You’ll Do:

• Complete all necessary paperwork for insurance to obtain authorizations.
• Conduct thorough assessments and reassessments (Functional Behavior Assessments FBAs), skills assessments) to identify target behaviors.
• Complete 3 assessments per week.
• Submit all paperwork by deadlines as specified by the Company.
• Complete initial assessments as assigned.
• Develop behavior intervention (BIPs) based on assessment results.
• Submit high quality initial assessments that will meet insurance and company standards.
• Explain the company process and next steps to families during the initial assessment.
• Review the initial assessments written by other BCBAs, as needed.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information including client records (HIPAA laws), personnel information and other relevant issues.

What You’ll Need

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in NJ
• Completion of BCBA supervision training

Work Location & Hours:

This is a hybrid work setting with 2 days per week required onsite in Clifton, NJ.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We’re an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Up to 19 paid days off in your first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, paid time off increases with tenure
• Comprehensive benefits including FREE medical (for employee, buy-up for dependent/partner coverage), voluntary dental, vision, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and more!
• Free 50k life insurance policy.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company discount program – discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets and more.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 per year, and the position is bonus eligible.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.