Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley is seeking a BCBA to support the Autism program, conducting functional behavioral assessments and developing intervention plans with the education team.

Requires a Master’s degree and BCBA certification with 2–3 years’ experience with developmental disabilities. Internal Bachelor’s candidates with more experience may be considered. We offer a strong benefits package, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field.
• BCBA at the time of appointment and ongoing; supervision certification is a plus.
• 2–3 years’ behavior assessment and management experience with developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans for the Autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans and train staff in their administration.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and Resource Specialist(s).
• Serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and family regarding behavior support and management.

Skills

BCBA

Data analysis

2-3 years exp

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley is a year round program that offers students with emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, the low staff-to-student ratio and individual attention needed to help them thrive. The campus has a ropes course and two sensory rooms for students to use. In addition to our expansive grounds, each of our students has access to integrated technology in the classrooms for educational and recreational usage.

What to expect.

As a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) you:

• Are responsible for the timely completion of functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans on all children assigned to the Autism program.
• Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans, train staff in their administration, and reassess and revise plans as needed.
• Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and/or Resource Specialist(s) assigned to program.
• Work with education and treatment team; serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and family regarding behavior support and management.
• Depending on credentials and licensure, may work independently or under appropriate supervision by a licensed professional.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The pay range for this position is $58,401.82 to $90,195.04/year. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Requires Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field of study and 2-3 years’ behavior assessment and management experience with assigned patient population and persons with developmental disabilities and/or autism.
  • Internal candidates with Bachelor's degrees and 4-5 years relevant experience will be considered, provided they are enrolled in Master’s degree programs upon hire into the position and remain enrolled until completion.
• Work requires possession of BCBA at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position. Possession of supervision certification is a plus. Possession of LBA is a plus.
• Requires experience with computer software, including Microsoft Excel, and data collection and analysis.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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