BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) West Hempstead

gershautism; West Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

Gersh Autism is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to coordinate assessments, develop treatment plans, and oversee evaluations for clients on their caseload in a dynamic Queens-based setting.

The role includes supervising staff, providing parent and staff education, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure individualized education plans and ABA-program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Education, or related field.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (NY) in good standing.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of ABA experience with children on the autism spectrum.
• Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.).
• Expertise in development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments, design treatment plans, staff training, parent training, and collaboration with professionals.
• Provide families with regular interactive education sessions (1:1 and group).
• Provide staff training for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community members.
• Supervise BCBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (RBT) and participate in performance reviews.

Skills

ABA expertise

Supervision

Staff training

Program development

Parent education

Clinical meetings

RBT supervision

Education

Master’s degree in ABA or related field

Licensed Behavior Analyst – NY

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Tools

VB-MAPP

ABLLS-R

FBA

Job description

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.

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

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