Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Oswego Clinic

Behavioral Perspective Inc; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO

11 paid holidays

3 CEU days annually

401K with 4% employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent care flexible spending

Job summary

Behavioral Perspective Inc. is seeking a Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide essential therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. The role combines in-clinic supervision with substantial work-from-home components, managing a caseload and mentoring Behavior Technicians.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in ABA, an active BCBA license, and has 1+ years of BCBA experience. Compliance with BACB and HIPAA guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is required.
• Active BCBA certification and license are required.
• One or more years of BCBA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and feedback to Behavior Technicians in clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Develop and maintain client programs, conduct data analysis, and adjust plans as needed.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments; create individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Deliver 1:1 therapy sessions when needed and ensure HIPAA-compliant record-keeping.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification/license

Tools

Google Workspace

Central Reach

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? We're currently seeking a dedicated Hybrid Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) (40% work from home/60% in-clinic) to provide essential therapy services to children, teens, and young adults with Autism. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to create impactful therapy programs, mentor a team of Behavior Technicians, collaborate with other specialists, and manage your caseload effectively.

Why choose BPI?

• We boast a low turnover rate, 30% - 50% lower than the average rate in the fields of Autism and IDD. This means less time training new hires and more time collaborating with seasoned technicians.
• Our clinical structure provides multiple layers of support, including removing many operational tasks from our BCBAs’ plates so that they can focus more on clinical quality. BCBAs also collaborate between clinical locations to help support one another!
• We believe in work/life balance. New BCBAs enjoy 20 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday and two floating holidays), as well as 3 paid CEU days annually.
• Professional development opportunities, including CEU resources, time off, fee reimbursement allowances, and in-house CEUs..
• Weekly work-from-home opportunities at a 60% in-clinic/40% work from home ratio, following training.
• Manageable and balanced caseloads with a focus on quality over quantity.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible employees.
• Paid parental leave benefits to support your family.
• A 401K plan with up to 4% employer matching.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and various discounts.
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance options.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts, including dependent benefits.

As a BCBA with our team, your responsibilities will include:

• Guiding and supporting Behavior Technicians through clinical supervision and constructive feedback in clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Fostering positive relationships between our staff and the families we serve.
• Serving as a primary contact for families, addressing their questions about progress, challenges, and specific interventions.
• Providing valuable consultation to families on their child's unique goals.
• Collaborating with schools and other professionals to ensure coordinated care for our clients.
• Developing and maintaining up-to-date client programs, conducting data analysis and assessments, and implementing necessary programmatic adjustments.
• Conducting initial assessments for new clients to understand their needs, as well as ongoing assessments for clients.
• Creating and refining individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Performing functional analyses and functional behavior assessments (FBAs).
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions when needed.
• Delivering appropriate supervision in line with BACB guidelines, including meticulous record-keeping for all supervisees.
• Generating regular progress summary reports and outlining future goals.
• Providing regular verbal feedback and documenting competency observations/training for Behavior Technicians each month.
• Participating in assigned meetings to contribute to our team's success.
• Maintaining client records in full compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Upholding and promoting the highest professional standards in accordance with BACB ethical guidelines.
• Engaging in ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Completing accurate and timely session summaries that clearly reflect client goal progression.
• Providing expert behavior analytic consultation to schools and other private institutions as assigned.
• Prioritizing and delivering the highest quality of authorized client services, including protocol adjustments, caregiver training, and thorough assessment and treatment planning.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• The ability to work in person across both in-home, clinic, school, and community settings.
• Flexibility in your schedule to meet the diverse needs of our clinic and clients.
• Exceptional communication skills, both in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency in computer skills and relevant software, including Google Workspace and Central Reach.
• Clear criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and abuse and neglect registry check.
• Clear MVR background check (as required by position).
• The ability to obtain and maintain CPR and QBS training certifications (training will be provided).

Our ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• A Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a closely related field (required).
• An active BCBA certification and license (required).
• One or more years of experience working as a BCBA (preferred).
• One or more years of experience in the field of ABA (preferred).

Required Physical Requirements

This position is physically demanding and requires working in environments that require physical agility and strength. Qualified candidates must be able to perform their duties with or without reasonable accommodation, including but not limited to the following:

• Bending, kneeling, squatting, and crouching
• Sitting, walking, and running (must be able to move quickly from a seated to standing position)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and may occasionally be required to lift or assist in the physical movement of clients
• Ability to see, hear, and speak
• Ability to respond safely to physical aggression and ensure safety of oneself and the client
• Ability to learn, demonstrate, and explain physical skills of moderate complexity
• Ability to assist clients with hygiene and bathroom needs (such as toileting and diapers) for all genders
• Ability to work in a variety of locations, including BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings