Behavior Analyst - ABA & Medicaid Prior Authorization

Alliant Health Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Health Group seeks a Behavior Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team to review ABA services, conduct function analyses, and implement behavior acquisition and reduction procedures for adaptive life skills.

The analyst performs prior authorization reviews for Georgia Medicaid and out-of-state requests, documents decisions, and collaborates with providers and DCH to ensure compliance and quality care across contracts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• 3–5 years' experience in intellectual disabilities.
• Willingness to travel by car or plane.
• Healthcare, government, or nonprofit background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review ABA services, function analyses, and behavior procedures.
• Conduct prior authorization reviews for Georgia Medicaid and out-of-state requests.
• Document rationale and maintain complete electronic records.
• Collaborate with providers, DCH, and team as ABA SME across contracts.
• Develop provider training materials and support program development.

Skills

Independence

Clinical knowledge

Time management

MS Office

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer interaction

Travel flexibility

Education

Master's degree

BCBA Certification

Job description

Alliant Health Group seeks a Behavior Analyst to join a multidisciplinary team to review ABA services, conduct function analyses, and implement behavior acquisition and reduction procedures for adaptive life skills.

The analyst performs prior authorization reviews for Georgia Medicaid and out-of-state requests, documents decisions, and collaborates with providers and DCH to ensure compliance and quality care across contracts.