BCBA - Adolescent Residential Behavior Analyst

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health System is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services on the Specialty Pediatric Unit in Missouri. The role includes supervising Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates, and training staff in ABA techniques.

You will conduct assessments, participate in team activities, and contribute to performance improvement while maintaining licensure and hospital policies. Flexible scheduling may include weekends or evenings.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience working with adolescent populations.
• Ability to provide supervision and training to staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing ABA programming on the Pediatric Unit.
• Supervise RBTs and Behavioral Health Associates.
• Train new staff on ABA techniques and safety protocols.
• Lead daily team meetings and participate in in-services.
• Provide direct ABA services to patients on the unit.
• Perform assessments (e.g., ADOS) in a timely manner.
• Support performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and licensure requirements.

Skills

ABA programming

Staff supervision

Adolescent population experience

Verbal/written/interpersonal skills

Assessment administration

Education

BCBA certification

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint training

First aid certification

Job description

Lakeland Behavioral Health System is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead ABA services on the Specialty Pediatric Unit in Missouri. The role includes supervising Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates, and training staff in ABA techniques.

You will conduct assessments, participate in team activities, and contribute to performance improvement while maintaining licensure and hospital policies. Flexible scheduling may include weekends or evenings.