Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

SSNY Cares, Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SSNY Cares, Inc. in Freehold, NJ invites a highly skilled BCBA to join our team.

You will lead clinical programs across day, residential, and community settings, design treatment plans, supervise staff, and mentor BCBA candidates in accordance with BACB standards. You will work with interdisciplinary teams, coach caregivers, collect and review data, and ensure services promote independence and meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis is required.
• BCBA certification in good standing with BACB and NJ standards.
• Completion of the BACB's 8-hour supervision course and eligibility to provide supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and insurance in good standing.
• Ability to complete required background checks.
• Ability to manage and support behavioral staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a dynamic caseload and adapt schedule to client needs.
• Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and supervision of staff.
• Coach and mentor caregivers, direct support professionals, and RBTs.
• Document assessments, reports, and service logs in a timely manner.
• Lead trainings, supervision, and professional development workshops.
• Represent SSNY Cares in professional and agency events.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification in good standing

BACB 8-hour supervision course

Job description

Position:Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Location: Freehold, NJ

Job Id:108

# of Openings:1

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Reports to: Director of Operations
Location: SSNY Cares | New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-Time

At SSNY Cares, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, build meaningful relationships, and live with greater independence.

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and highly skilled Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our team. In this role, you will do more than develop treatment plans—you will help create meaningful outcomes for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities while empowering the caregivers, staff, and professionals who support them every day.

As a BCBA, you will bring clinical expertise directly into day, community, residential, and other service settings. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, coach and mentor behavioral professionals, support caregivers and staff, and use data-driven strategies to design programs that make a measurable difference.

If you are ready to turn behavioral science into meaningful, measurable change, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

You will oversee a dynamic caseload and adapt your schedule to meet the needs of the individuals and teams you serve. Your work will include assessment, treatment planning, consultation, training, supervision, and ongoing program improvement.

• Assessment and treatment planning: Conduct comprehensive skill acquisition assessments, including VB-MAPP, FISH, Essential for Living, Preference Assessments, and AFLS; complete Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analyses; and develop individualized skill acquisition programs, behavior strategies, and behavior support plans.
• Intervention and data-based decision-making: Design and implement function-based interventions and data collection systems; review progress data; modify treatment plans as needed; and support Natural Environment Training and supported employment programming when appropriate.
• Coaching, consultation, and collaboration: Train caregivers, direct support professionals, BCaBA's, RBTs, and other stakeholders in effective behavior support strategies; observe program implementation; provide hands-on coaching and feedback; conduct intake assessments; and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and improve services.
• Documentation and meetings: Complete timely assessments, reports, consultation notes, service logs, and other required documentation; provide face-to-face consultation; model interventions; review data; troubleshoot challenges; and lead behavior supports meetings, in-services, professional development workshops, and training.
• Supervision and professional development: Supervise BCaBA, RBTs, and candidates pursuing BCBA certification in accordance with BACB requirements and the SSNY Cares supervision program; support the development of continuing education content that meets BACB ACE requirements; and represent SSNY Cares at designated professional and agency events.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn't a position where you'll be confined to an office or simply reviewing paperwork.

You'll be where the impact happens.

You'll have opportunities to:

Solve complex clinical challenges
Apply your expertise to meaningful, real-world behavioral challenges and develop individualized, function-based solutions.

See progress happen
Use data to make informed decisions and watch your clinical strategies translate into greater independence and quality of life.

Build stronger teams
Coach staff, mentor future behavior analysts, and help caregivers feel confident implementing effective strategies.

Work across settings
Support individuals in residential, day, community, and other environments—bringing ABA into the places where people live, work, learn, and connect.

Grow as a leader
Lead trainings, develop professional development content, supervise emerging professionals, and contribute to clinical excellence across the organization.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• CurrentBCBA certification is in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and the NJ standards.
• Completion of the BACB's 8-hour supervision course and eligibility to provide supervision in accordance with current BACB requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel as needed.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license and insurance in good standing.
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal history, central registry, and Department of Education background checks.
• Ability to effectively manage and support behavioral staff.
• Exceptional organization, time management, follow-through, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and professional attitude.

Experience

• At least1 year of ABA experience.
• Experience with adults with autism and related developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
• Experience in residential, day program, and/or community settings is preferred.
• School consultation experience is preferred.
• Experience supervising RBTs and BCBA candidates is highly preferred.
• Experience assessing and treating severe challenging behavior is highly preferred.
• Experience conducting Functional Analyses is highly preferred.
• Experience developing professional development content is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable Division Circulars, Supports Program Policies and Procedures, and Community Care Policies and Procedures is preferred.

Our Commitment to the People We Serve

Every clinical decision begins with respect for the individual.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Protect individual rights, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and SSNY Cares policies and procedures.
• Practice in accordance with BACB ethical guidelines.
• Protect individuals from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Maintain accurate clinical and billing documentation.
• Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate respectfully with individuals, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Bring Your Expertise. Build Possibility.

At SSNY Cares, your work has the potential to reach far beyond a single session or treatment plan.You’ll help individuals build skills, help families and support teams gain confidence, and help create opportunities for greater independence and participation in the community.

If you're an innovative BCBA who believes in compassionate, evidence-based care—and you're excited to mentor others while making a meaningful difference,we'd love to have you join our team.

Come bring your clinical expertise, your curiosity, and your passion for making a difference to SSNY Cares.