BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Issaquah, WA

Anova Education; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k matching)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism in Issaquah, WA is seeking a dedicated BCBA to join our ABA-based school team. You will conduct assessments, develop IEP or treatment goals, write behavior intervention plans, and implement data-driven interventions for students from K-12 in school and community settings.

You’ll collaborate with teachers and behavior technicians, supervise BCBA/BCaBA candidates and RBTs, and contribute to program development using ACE ABA Software.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• BCBA certification in good standing with the BACB.
• WA Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with the Washington Department of Health.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a BCBA; 3 years providing ABA services.
• Experience with VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.
• Experience supervising BCaBAs and/or RBTs.
• Experience with insurance providers and treatment planning preferred.
• Experience working with high school through adult populations preferred.
• CPI training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop IEP or treatment goals.
• Write behavior intervention plans and implement interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and behavior technicians in school settings.
• Supervise BCBA/BCaBA candidates and RBTs.
• Evaluate progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Provide staff training on ABA programming.

Skills

BCBA certification

LBA license

ABA service delivery

Behavior assessment

Supervision of BCaBAs/RBTs

Education

Master’s degree in ABA/Psychology/Education or related field

BACB 8-hour supervision training

Tools

ACE ABA Software

Job description

We Change Lives! As a BCBA, 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 with a truly collaborative, supportive, and knowledgeable team! This is a unique opportunity because you’ll have the opportunity to work in our ABA-based school located in beautiful Issaquah, Washington. We are adjacent to the local zoo and the compensation is above industry standards including bonus potential, full medical benefits and paid time off. 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 energetic, nurturing, and confident BCBAs who will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing IEP or treatment goals, writing behavior intervention plans, designing and implementing effective treatment interventions, and consistently evaluate progress for students on their caseload.

• Grow as a clinician! Learn how to implement the Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-based treatment (SBT) process.
• Work in a school setting! Collaborate with teachers and behavior technicians to embed ABA programming into the daily academic setting. And no travel!
• Change lives every single day! Provide high-quality ABA services to children from K-12 in school and community settings.
• Be the best in best practice! Utilize the ACE® ABA Software System for data collection, assessment, and ABA curriculum.
• Teach others what you know! Provide staff training for teachers, behavior technicians, and paraprofessionals.
• Help others grow in their practice of ABA! Supervise BCBA and BCaBA candidates, RBTs, CBT's and paraprofessionals.
• Be a part of a team! Enjoy working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment with other BCBAs. Collaborate with special educators and other specialty service providers.

BCBA Requirements

• 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 (BACB)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) with the Washington Department of Health
• Minimum 1 years’ experience working as a BCBA. Minimum 3 years' experience providing ABA services
• Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.)
• Expertise in development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
• Completion of the 8-hour supervision training required by the BACB
• Experience supervising BCaBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (CBT/RBT) required.
• One year of experience working with insurance companies and treatment planning preferred
• Experience working with older individuals (high school through adult) preferred
• Experience working with severe challenging behaviors preferred
• CPI (therapeutic hold) training certification preferred

Schedule

• Location: Onsite at our school located in Issaquah, WA (must be open to helping at Bellevue, WA school if needed)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-3:45p
• Occasional before- and after-school work hours at the discretion of the administrative staff.
• School/Classroom setting

Physical requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures.
• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday
• Ability to lift (at least 50-65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes
• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)
• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly
• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment
• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships
• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Benefits for Full Time Employees

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.

• 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