Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

MetaOption LLC; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavior analysis provider is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in Altoona, Iowa. The role involves providing support through Applied Behavior Analysis, collaborating with families and service providers, and overseeing Registered Behavior Technicians. Applicants should have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience in behavior analysis. This full-time position is primarily onsite with occasional remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a BCBA with at least 5 years in the field.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily.
• Competency in behavior analysis and relevant licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Registered Behavior Technicians.
• Communicate openly with the program manager.
• Complete assessments and develop reports within timelines.
• Collaborate with families and service providers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA.
• Supervise BCaBAs on a 1:1 basis and ensure documentation per funder and Center requirements.
• Attend all scheduled meetings in person or online; coordinate with National Clinical Director when absent.
• Maintain documentation of services per funder requirements and timelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Use of computer systems

Computer literacy

Education

Master's Level: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job description

Position Summary

The BCBA will provide support to individuals and their families by coordinating and providing services in Applied Behavior Analysis, function analyses and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and adaptive life skills.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to and support all policies and procedures, providing necessary training for Registered Behavior Technician and communicating these expectations to parents, service providers, and funders as necessary


• Follow all clinical policies and procedures and guidelines


• Communicate openly with the Program Manager regarding a) availability and limits to experience and knowledge set regarding client needs, b) concerns affecting delivery of services, and c) other issues requiring attention


• Collaborate with families and other service providers to enhance and integrate intervention (e.g., within IEPs, ISPs, schools, other medical/therapy professionals), communicating verbally and in writing and attending meetings as needed


• Complete assessments and develop reports within designated timelines, following clinical policies and using the behavior plan template as designed


• BCBA will guide BCaBA’s as to the responsibilities performed with each client


• Attend all scheduled meetings held at Center whether scheduled in person or online. If unable to attend, initiate communication with the National Clinical Director to get information and resources provided


• Provide oversight for Registered Behavior Technician on a 1:1 basis – working directly with clients - in accordance with the BACB, funding, and Center guidelines, to include documentation requirements


• Maintain documentation of services in accordance with the funder’s requirements utilizing the appropriate reporting formats and submitting within the timelines required


• Performs additional duties as assigned

Understands and adheres to all external accreditation review standards, applicable state, local and Federal laws and/or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.

Education

Master’s Level: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Experience

Experience level: Mid-senior

Experience required: 5 Years

Relocation

Limited assistance

Work Arrangement

It is an onsite job with the opportunity to work from occasionally, may be one day a week.

Other Requirements

Behavior analysts must possess additional skills to be successful in their role. These include strong verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving, and competency in using a computer to access information and navigate the on-line system. They must be in good physical condition. They must also have the social skills to work collaboratively with families and service providers and provide effective training.

Licensing/Certification

Providers of behavior analysis must have licensure or certification on active status at the time services are provided.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing