Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Program Director

The Speech & Language Center; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Speech & Language Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our pediatric ABA team. We provide ABA, OT, and Speech Therapy with in-person and telehealth options, emphasizing a safe, dignified approach and family-centered goals.

Responsibilities include assessments, direct treatment, supervision of RBTs, data-driven plan development, caregiver training, and collaboration with other therapists. In-person work location in downtown Harrisonburg.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to supervise RBTs and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven skills in data collection, progress monitoring, and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and yearly assessments (ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, ABAS-3) with caregiver interviews and observations.
• Provide direct treatment and supervision to supervisees as needed.
• Maintain timely documentation for daily notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Engage in mentorship networks as mentee or mentor.
• Educate and train caregivers; collaborate with therapists via co-treatments.
• Utilize EMR to document and monitor data.

Skills

Neurodivergent populations experience

Supervisory experience

Data-driven decision making

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Master’s degree (ABA or qualifying field)

Active BCBA certification & VA license

Job description

Job description:

The Speech and Language Center is currently seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to add to our ABA team at our new location in downtown Harrisonburg. Join our team of pediatric professionals whose goal is to support children and their families in reaching goals and building positive skills and behaviors in the most meaningful and motivating ways. We currently offer ABA, OT, and Speech Therapy services through in-person office services and telehealth as needed. We are a part of the Cicero network of therapy providers, which means we are proud to have the support and mentorship of many leading therapy providers across the eastern U.S.

Our ABA team at the Speech and Language Center is proud to provide care to children with diverse needs in a way that is safe, dignified, and meaningful, not only to the child but to their family. We implement Today's ABA for our treatment goals and therapy facilitation. From the start, we work with families to establish goals and a treatment plan that can focus on a child’s interests and strengths, as we have learned that this is the best way to decrease behaviors that are unsafe or disruptive to a child’s daily life. Our BCBAs frequently target skills and goals in a naturally-led or play-based environment, capitalizing on what a child wants to do and being flexible and creative from there! We monitor progress frequently and problem solve as needed to ensure that each child is given the individualized tools and support to increase their happiness and success. Our collaborative model allows therapists of all disciplines to work alongside each other to provide comprehensive and holistic care so that children can communicate, engage, and play without disruptive behaviors. Continue your BCBA career with The Speech and Language Center!

Benefits:

*Flexible Work Schedule*

• Company provided technology (laptop and iPad for data collection, use of apps, and AAC users)
• Intimate ABA team within a highly supportive and collaborative, multi-disciplinary pediatric center
• Balanced caseload and documentation time expectations
• Employees are trained in Ukeru crisis intervention program, a trauma-informed approach to interactions with clients and colleagues
• Flexible clinic treatment space, including access to our gym for clinic-based service delivery
• Dedicated peer-to-peer mentorship and support
• Robust training, clinical education, and research opportunities
• A long-term career path and leadership opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and yearly comprehensive assessments (e.g., ABLLS-R,VB-MAPP, ABAS-3) caregiver interviews, behavior observations) with support from RBTs
• Provide direct treatment, as needed
• Provide frequent supervision and direction to supervisees
• Complete effective and prompt documentation for daily notes, assessments and individual treatment plans, weekly progress and update tracking
• Participate in our mentorship network as either mentee or mentor
• Provide education and training for caregivers
• Collaborate with other therapists via co-treatments, meetings, email, and phone correspondence
• Utilize our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to create and maintain and documentation and collect and monitor data

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Board Certified and Licensed to work in VA
• Experience working with neurodivergent populations (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder) or those with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral support needs
• Supervisory experience with RBTs/technicians is preferred but willing train otherwise qualified candidates
• Must thrive on a team model with collaboration between other ABA therapists, occupational and speech therapists, and others involved in a child’s life, such as teachers or counselors
• Able to make frequent, data-driven decisions for meaningful and personalized progress
• Effective and professional communicators regarding education and training to caregivers and supervisees

Interviews at The Speech and Language Center

We care deeply about our teams and the people who make them up. Our interview process is designed to make you feel like you know us and are a good fit for our team. The first step in our interview process is a video chat with a member of our recruiting team. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the Board Certified Behavior Analyst role and career opportunities. From there, we will invite candidates to an in-person interview. You will meet members of our clinical team (your future co-workers!) and this interview may also include a brief observation of a therapy session. By the end of the interview process, you should have a sense of who we are and how our BCBAs are helping children take their next steps. We can’t wait to meet you!

www.speechandlanguagecenter.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Requirements

A Masters or Doctorate degree in ABA or other qualifying degree in accordance with the BACB while maintaining an active national BCBA Certificate is required as is a minimum of 2 or more years experience working with children with autism.