High-Acuity Behavior Analyst / BCBA

ABA Centers of America; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 paid days off (PTO and holidays)

FSA & HSA options

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

401(k) with up to 6% match

Job summary

ABA Centers in San Juan, PR seeks a High-Acuity Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to support clinicians and clinic teams in assessment and treatment of complex behavioral presentations. The role emphasizes advanced clinical consultation, mentorship, and maintaining a limited clinical caseload.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field and an active BCBA credential, with 5–7 years of ABA experience. Spanish preferred but not required; relocation to PR or residency there is expected.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Active BCBA credential is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical ABA experience, including complex or severe behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex case consultation for BCBAs handling severe behavior and comorbidities.
• Assist in designing and interpreting functional assessments and analyses.
• Support development of treatment plans for clients with complex needs.
• Collaborate with Complex Care team and division leadership to identify cases needing expertise.
• Offer advanced guidance on functional assessment procedures and interpretation.
• Mentor clinicians and model advanced assessment and treatment approaches.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload to stay actively engaged in practice.
• Demonstrate best practices in assessment and treatment for complex presentations.

Skills

Advanced behavioral analysis

Education

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

Active BCBA credential

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

• Relocation Support: $15,000
• Sign‑On Incentive: Up to $20,000
• Vehicle Stipend: $250
• Housing Support: Up to $2,000 per month

Student Loan Forgiveness

Up to $24,000 can be forgiven.

About the Role

The High‑Acuity Behavior Analyst (HA‑BCBA) is a regionally embedded Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst who supports clinicians and clinic teams in the assessment and treatment of complex behavioral presentations. The position focuses on advanced clinical consultation, mentorship, and maintaining a limited clinical caseload to preserve expertise. It does not involve organizational case‑review governance or system oversight.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complex Case Consultation
  • Provide consultation to BCBAs handling severe behavior, psychiatric comorbidities, or other complex presentations.
  • Assist in designing and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses when needed.
  • Support the development of 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
  • Offer guidance on advanced functional assessment procedures and determine appropriate assessment rigor.
  • Help clinicians interpret assessment results and translate findings into effective treatment strategies.
• Older Learners & Complex Profiles
  • Provide expertise with older learners, adolescents, and adults with complex behavioral histories.
  • Support clinicians addressing psychiatric comorbidities, environmental complexity, or multi‑system treatment needs.
  • Assist in adapting ABA interventions for adults when early learner strategies are insufficient.
• Clinical Mentorship & Skill Development
  • Serve as a divisional resource for BCBAs seeking guidance on complex cases.
  • Model advanced assessment and treatment approaches when appropriate.
  • Support professional development through case discussion, consultation, and problem solving.
• Carry Clinical Caseload
  • Maintain a small caseload of complex clients to stay actively engaged in practice and preserve expertise.
  • Implement and model best practices in assessment and treatment for complex presentations.
  • Demonstrate effective case stabilization strategies to inform consultation with other clinicians.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Active Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential.
• Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in applied behavior analysis, including with complex or severe behavior.
• Proven expertise conducting and interpreting functional assessments, including functional analyses.
• 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 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, increasing 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.