IAT - Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Wheeling Hospital; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Wheeling, West Virginia is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) therapy to children with autism. The successful candidate will develop individualized treatment plans, conduct assessments, and provide training to staff and parents. This role requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in ABA services and a Master’s Degree in a relevant field. The position offers a full-time schedule with a structured working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of ABA services to children.
• Licensed as BCBA through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism.
• Train parents and staff on ABA principles.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Excellent verbal communication

Microsoft Office knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Master’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

To provide a range of applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment and clinical services for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) as required for regulated areas.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience providing ABA services to children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant field of study.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA therapy to children with Autism and other developmental disorders in the clinic, home, school, and community settings.
• Provide parent, teacher, and staff training on the principles of ABA and behavior modification.
• Provide training and supervision to Behavioral Technicians.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and analyses.
• Conduct verbal behavior/language assessments (VB-MAPP/ABLLS-R).
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor client progress toward goals.
• Consult and collaborate with schools, daycares, medical professionals, and other pediatric disciplines.
• Assist with administrative tasks and oversight of the ABA deportment, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements for session notes, treatment plans, supervision, treatment authorizations, RBT requirements, etc.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Consult on and supervise internal and external research projects as directed by BCBA Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to be on feet/walking during extended periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be ambitious and self‑motivated.
• Must like and be comfortable with change.
• Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.
• Must be well organized.
• Must possess efficient time management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop related knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
• Cost Center: 6116 WH CH Rehab Neurodevelopmental Center Anthoni Drive
• Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.