BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Brooklyn

Gersh Autism; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

401k matching

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism seeks an energetic BCBA to coordinate, implement, and evaluate ABA services for clients on their caseload. You will design assessments, develop treatment plans, train staff and parents, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in a school-based setting.

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the role supports children aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based ABA and ongoing program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst, NY state.
• Minimum 2 years' ABA experience with children with Autism.
• Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA).
• Expertise in skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Experience supervising BCBAs and/or RBTs preferred.
• CPR/First Aid/BLS, HIV Awareness Training, BCBA Supervision Training (8 hours).

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and design treatment plans.
• Staff and parent training; collaborate with professionals; conduct meetings.
• Provide ongoing training for staff and community members.
• Supervise BCBA-level staff and candidates; provide feedback.

Skills

ABA expertise

Skill acquisition

Behavior reduction

Staff training

Supervision of staff

Education

Master's in ABA

BCBA certification

Licensed Behavior Analyst NY

Tools

VB-MAPP

ABLLS-R

FBA

CPR/First Aid/BLS

HIV Awareness Training

Job description

We Change Lives!

Join the dynamic team of professionals at Gersh and change not only the lives of the children and families your work with every day, but your own! Work in a truly collaborative, supportive, and knowledgeable team! This is a unique opportunity since you'll have the opportunity to work in any of our center-based locations across Long Island. You'll be a part of an organization dedicated to serving children with Autism that incorporates the highest standard of clinical ABA throughout all environments. Be a part of the BEST!

We are seeking an energetic, nurturing, and confident BCBA who will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans and individual education plans for clients on their caseload.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments, design treatment plans, staff training, parent training, meet and collaborate with other professionals, conduct clinical meetings, provide first responder and other community member training.
• Provide our families with regular, interactive and lecture and hands on parent education (in 1:1 and monthly group structure).
• Provide interactive and lecture-based staff training, for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community members.
• Help others grow in their practice of ABA! Participate in daily and quarterly staff evaluation and performance feedback sessions. Supervision of BCBA and BCBA candidates, RBT's, and other staff.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Qualifications :

• Master's degree from accredited university in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Education, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst, NY state
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing ABA services to children with Autism
• Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.)
• Expertise in development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
• Experience supervising BCBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (RBT) preferred
• CPR/First Aid/BLS, HIV Awareness Training, and 8-hour BCBA Supervision Training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Working Conditions:

• Location: Downtown Brooklyn, NY
• Monday - Friday / 8:00AM- 3:30PM (and once a week until 4 for a team meeting)
• School/Classroom Setting

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student's unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services-speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more-along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.