High-Acuity Behavior Analyst / BCBA

ABA Centers of America; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance

Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match

Job summary

ABA Centers of America is searching for a High‑Acuity Behavior Analyst (HA‑BCBA) to provide clinical support and consultation for complex behavioral cases. This role demands strong experience in behavior analysis, a Master's degree, and BCBA certification. Responsibilities include guiding clinicians, maintaining a clinical caseload, and mentoring behavior analysts. The position offers relocation benefits and comprehensive health coverage, making it an excellent career opportunity in Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in applied behavior analysis with complex behavior.
• Proficiency in conducting and interpreting functional assessments.
• Experience with older learners, adolescents, or adults with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical consultation for cases with severe behavior.
• Support development of treatment plans for complex clients.
• Mentor and support other BCBAs in clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical consultation skills

Behavior analysis

Mentoring

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Active Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential

Tools

Organizational clinical documentation systems

Collaboration tools

Job description

High‑Acuity Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – ABA Centers (San Juan, PR)

Must reside in Puerto Rico or willing to relocate. Spanish preferred but not required.

Relocation Package

The following relocation benefits are offered:

• Relocation Support: $15K
• Sign‑On Incentive: Up to $20K
• Vehicle Stipend: $250
• Housing Support: Up to $2K per month
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $24K

Position Overview

The High‑Acuity Behavior Analyst (HA‑BCBA) is a regionally embedded Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst responsible for supporting clinicians and clinic teams in the assessment and treatment of complex behavioral presentations. The analyst maintains a limited clinical caseload while providing advanced clinical consultation, modeling and mentorship for cases involving severe behavior, older learners, psychiatric comorbidities, or multi‑system treatment needs.

Responsibilities

• Complex Case Consultation
  • Provide consultation to BCBAs managing cases with severe behavior, psychiatric comorbidities, or other complex presentations.
  • Assist clinicians in designing and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses when appropriate.
  • Support development of effective, behaviorally sound treatment plans for clients with complex needs.
  • Collaborate with the Complex Care team and division leadership to identify cases that may benefit from additional clinical expertise.
• Functional Assessment Expertise
  • Provide guidance and support related to advanced functional assessment procedures.
  • Assist clinicians in determining when more rigorous assessment approaches are clinically appropriate.
  • Support interpretation of functional assessment results and translation into effective treatment strategies.
• Older Learners & Complex Profiles
  • Provide expertise in working with older learners and individuals with complex behavioral histories.
  • Support clinicians addressing cases involving psychiatric comorbidities, environmental complexity, or multi‑system treatment needs.
  • Assist clinicians in adapting ABA interventions for adolescents and adults when traditional early learner strategies are insufficient.
• Clinical Mentorship & Skill Development
  • Serve as a divisional resource for BCBAs seeking guidance with complex clinical cases.
  • Model advanced assessment and treatment approaches when appropriate.
  • Support professional development of clinicians through consultation, case discussion, and problem solving.
• Carry Clinical Caseload
  • Maintain a small caseload of complex clients to stay actively engaged in clinical practice and maintain advanced treatment expertise.
  • Implement and model best practices in assessment and treatment for complex behavioral presentations.
  • Demonstrate effective case stabilization strategies that can inform consultation with other clinicians.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Active Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.

Additional qualifications:

• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in applied behavior analysis, including supporting complex or severe behavior.
• Demonstrated expertise conducting and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses when appropriate.
• Experience working with older learners, adolescents, or adults with complex behavioral needs.
• Experience supporting individuals with psychiatric comorbidities, complex environmental variables, or multi‑system treatment needs.
• Strong clinical consultation skills with the ability to mentor and support other BCBAs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent clinical reasoning, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with organizational clinical documentation systems and collaboration tools.

Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.

ABA Centers of America participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program.