Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Nexus Health Systems; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio is seeking a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our interdisciplinary team. This residential program provides trauma-informed care for female adolescents with complex needs.

You will assess behavior, develop individualized treatment plans, and guide staff to implement effective interventions. Must hold BCBA certification and meet Texas licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience providing ABA services to pediatric/adolescent populations.
• Experience with trauma-informed behavioral care is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and ongoing behavioral evaluations.
• Develop and update individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Create behavioral goals for residents’ master treatment plans.
• Use evidence-based interventions aligned with BACB standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Provide supervision to RBTs and support staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

Functional assessment

Clinical judgment

Data analysis

Behavioral strategies

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Team collaboration

Crisis prevention

Documentation

EHR systems

Education

Master’s degree or higher in ABA/psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio

Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio is seeking a compassionate and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our interdisciplinary team. Our residential treatment center provides structured, trauma-informed care for female adolescents with complex behavioral, emotional, medical, and neurodevelopmental needs.

The BCBA will assess behavior, develop individualized treatment strategies, and help create a safe, therapeutic environment in which each resident can build meaningful skills and achieve greater independence. This position works closely with clinical leadership, therapists, nursing professionals, direct-care staff, families, and guardians to ensure behavioral interventions are effective, developmentally appropriate, and integrated throughout the resident’s treatment.

What You Will Do

• Conduct functional behavior assessments, skill-based assessments, and ongoing behavioral evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment findings and measurable treatment goals.
• Create behavioral goals for each resident’s master treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Use evidence-based behavioral interventions consistent with current Behavior Analyst Certification Board standards.
• Incorporate trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices into behavioral programming.
• Consider each resident’s behavioral, emotional, developmental, environmental, and medical needs when designing treatment.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data to measure progress, evaluate program effectiveness, and guide treatment decisions.
• Monitor treatment fidelity and modify interventions when data indicate that changes are needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, direct-care staff, and other members of the treatment team.
• Train and support team members in the consistent implementation of behavioral strategies, crisis-prevention techniques, and resident-specific plans.
• Provide supervision and clinical guidance to Registered Behavior Technicians and other assigned support staff.
• Develop caregiver and family-training plans that support skill generalization, successful transitions, and continuity of care following discharge.
• Participate in discharge planning and help prepare families, guardians, and receiving providers to continue effective behavioral supports.
• Advocate for residents’ behavioral, developmental, educational, and treatment needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, ethical, and payer requirements.
• Monitor behavioral program outcomes, service utilization, productivity expectations, and documentation quality.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, peer reviews, internal audits, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Support accurate authorization and billing processes through timely documentation and collaboration with administrative staff.
• Promote resident safety, dignity, inclusion, and participation in developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain compliance with the BACB Ethics Code, HIPAA requirements, and all applicable organizational and regulatory standards.
• Complete required continuing education, competency validation, ethics training, and supervision requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Education

• Master’s degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Experience

• At least two years of experience providing applied behavior analysis services to pediatric or adolescent populations.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral, medical, psychiatric, or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Experience working with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual or developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, genetic syndromes, or related diagnoses is beneficial.
• Previous experience in a residential treatment, behavioral health, healthcare, or interdisciplinary clinical environment is preferred.
• Experience with trauma-informed behavioral care is strongly preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Current Texas behavior analyst licensure, if required for the position.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Certification must remain valid for at least six months from the date of hire.
• Completion of required de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
• All required certifications must remain current and in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong functional assessment, clinical judgment, and behavioral data-analysis skills.
• Ability to develop practical behavioral strategies for use across a 24-hour residential treatment environment.
• Understanding of adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and complex behavioral presentations.
• Strong communication, training, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, guardians, clinicians, and direct-care professionals.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to challenging or escalating situations.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and behavioral data-management systems.
• Cultural awareness and the ability to adapt services to the individual needs, identity, and background of each resident.

Why Join Nexus?

At Nexus Neurorecovery Center – San Antonio, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adolescent girls who need specialized, compassionate care. You will work as part of a collaborative treatment team focused on safety, stability, skill development, and long-term success.

If you are a thoughtful and data-driven BCBA who values trauma-informed care and wants to help adolescents build healthier, more independent futures,