Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Devereux; New Preston (CT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days

8 sick days

403(b) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with experience working with adolescents and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on assessment, data-driven behavior programs, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team across residential and community settings.

The candidate will develop and implement therapy goals, coordinate with Treatment Team, and ensure adherence to regulations while supporting individuals in achieving personal growth and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology; BCBA required.
• Experience with adolescents and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities/autism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required psychological assessments and document per standards.
• Coordinate data collection, summarization and analysis for behavior programs.
• Participate as a member of the individual's interdisciplinary team.
• Develop therapy goals and methods to be integrated into the individual's program.
• Attend and coordinate Treatment Team meetings to align goals and methods with regulations.

Skills

BCBA

Behavioral analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay

• Annual base pay starting at $ 77,162.09
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay capping out at $88,425.00

Benefits & Rewards

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here

Devereux Connecticut is proud to offer residential, day and transitional programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our services are designed in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and emphasize person-centered planning, stability and community integration.

Our goal is to help individuals develop the skills and confidence they need to lead fulfilling and socially-connected lives within their communities.

Adult Community Living Arrangements (CLAs)

Our Adult Community Living Arrangements (CLAs) are DDS-licensed homes in the community that provide long-term support for adults, age 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These homes are designed to meet each individual’s unique needs, while ensuring consistent assistance and supervision.

Professional staff provide 24/7 support, helping adults build skills related to personal care, meal preparation, household responsibilities, healthcare coordination, money management and social competence.

This program also emphasizes community integration, including participation in recreational activities, volunteer opportunities and other community-based experiences. Families and guardians are actively involved in the treatment process, and services are coordinated with DDS and clinical providers as appropriate.

At Devereux Connecticut, our goal is to support long-term stability, personal growth and meaningful community connection for the individuals we serve.

Children’s Step-Up/Step-Down Program

Our Children’s Step-Up/Step-Down Program is a short-term, highly structured residential program for children and adolescents, ages 8 to 21, with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require a temporary increase in support due to transition, destabilization or assessment needs.

This three-bed program provides a safe, supportive and structured environment where individuals can receive enhanced supervision, targeted skill-building assistance and individualized planning. The focus is on stabilization, assessment and the development of a clear transition plan aligned with DDS recommendations and next-step placement needs.

We work closely with DDS’ Children’s Division to ensure continuity of care and successful transitions. The length of stay is goal-driven and individualized based on each child or adolescent’s needs and progress.

Position

We are seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who has experience with the Adolescent and Adult population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 9am-5pm
• Weekend on-call rotation

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Conducts required Psychological Assessments for assigned individuals. Documents assessment in accordance with Center and regulatory agency standards.
• Coordinates the collection, summarization and analysis of data related to individual behavior programs.
• Participates as a member of assigned individual's interdisciplinary team.
• Provides written documentation of assigned individual's progress in accordance with Center and regulatory standars as required.
• Develop therapeutic relationship with individuals on assigned caseload. Conduct therapy sessions as scheduled. Develop therapy goals and methods that can be integrated into other aspects of individual's program.
• Attend and coordinate Treatment Team meetings to set treatment goals and methods, to ensure that all aspects of individual's program are consistent with other aspects and with state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Participate extensively in Treatment Integrity Review, PPT, and other meetings related to treatment progress.
• Develop and oversees implementation of behavior contracts or other intervention strategies in conjunction with Treatment Team. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of learning and training methods based upon positive reinforcement.
• Works with Cse Manager/QIDP to assure that treatment plans are coordinated, and that individual needs are met.
• Monitor individual and aggregate data on response to treatment; identify non-responders, recommend changes to treatment plans and evaluate progress.
• Ensure confidentiality regarding individual information.
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional and ethical behavior.
• Assume all duties, special assignments and projects as required by Executive Administration.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree in psychology, special education or related field. Board Certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA) required.

Experience: Must have strong behavioral and analysis skills and experience working with adolescents and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities/autism spectrum disorders. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Physical Requirements: Significant, prolonged, and frequent amounts of walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, and lifting of 20 or more lbs. is required.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE