Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Aaran Therapy Center; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan (employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Aaran Therapy Center in Minnesota seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide clinical leadership and oversight of ABA services in compliance with DHS, EIDBI requirements, BACB ethical standards, and HIPAA regulations.

This center-based role in Woodbury includes limited hybrid work for assessments and documentation, supervision of RBTs, caregiver collaboration, progress monitoring, and maintaining audit-ready records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Current BCBA certification in good standing.
• Minnesota LBA or willingness to obtain prior to start date.
• Ability to meet DHS background study requirements.
• Experience working with children with developmental or behavioral needs.
• Strong clinical writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments, reassessments, and FBAs.
• Develop and update ITPs and behavior plans per EIDBI standards.
• Design skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs.
• Monitor progress via data collection and graphing; adjust as needed.
• Complete progress summaries and treatment updates within timelines.
• Provide supervision and feedback to RBTs and staff.
• Train staff on protocols, ethics, and data collection.
• Support staff development and BACB/DHS supervision requirements.
• Partner with families to set goals and provide caregiver training.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records; ensure compliance.
• Adhere to DHS, EIDBI, BACB, and HIPAA standards.

Skills

Clinical writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Supervision

Education

Master’s degree in ABA / related field

BCBA certification

Minnesota LBA or willing to obtain

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides clinical leadership and oversight of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services delivered in accordance with Minnesota DHS and EIDBI requirements, BACB ethical standards, and HIPAA regulations. This role includes assessment, treatment planning, supervision, caregiver collaboration, progress monitoring, and documentation to support high-quality, compliant care.

This position is primarily center-based in Woodbury with limited hybrid flexibility for assessment-related work and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct initial assessments, reassessments, and clinically indicated Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Develop, implement, and update Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs) and behavior intervention plans aligned with EIDBI standards
• Design skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs that support meaningful, functional outcomes

Program Oversight & Data-Driven Care

• Monitor treatment implementation and client progress through ongoing data collection, graphing, and analysis
• Modify programming based on objective data and clinical judgment
• Complete progress summaries, treatment updates, and required documentation within established timelines

Supervision & Staff Support

• Provide clinical supervision and feedback to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other direct care staff
• Train staff on treatment protocols, ethical practice, and accurate data collection
• Support staff development and maintain supervision requirements in accordance with BACB and DHS guidelines

Family Collaboration & Integrated Care

• Partner with families and caregivers to establish goals, review progress, and provide caregiver training
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (OT, SLP, psychology) to support coordinated care
• Communicate clearly and professionally while maintaining confidentiality

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready clinical records
• Adhere to DHS, EIDBI, BACB, and HIPAA standards
• Participate in clinical reviews and quality improvement activities as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a closely related field
• Current BCBA certification in good standing
• Minnesota Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or willingness to obtain prior to start date
• Ability to meet DHS background study requirements
• Experience working with children with developmental or behavioral needs
• Strong clinical writing, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience providing or supervising ABA services under EIDBI
• Experience with caregiver training and interdisciplinary collaboration

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Center-based services in Woodbury with limited hybrid flexibility
• Supportive, team-based clinical environment focused on quality care and sustainability

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and role scope. Benefits may include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution (if available).
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aaran Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.