Project Hope Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Westside Children's Therapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy seeks a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to manage a caseload and oversee ongoing ABA therapy programs. You will train and supervise RBTs and ensure documentation such as SOAP notes and progress reports reflects each client’s goals.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and current BCBA certification, with clinic experience preferred. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential for optimal client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, ABA or related field.
• Current BCBA certification from the BACB.
• Experience working in a clinic setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming clients for treatment and recommend weekly hours.
• Develop individualized ABA programs to address client goals.
• Maintain and update client programming to reflect active treatment plans.
• Mentor and train RBTs on caseload.
• Provide supervision for 5-10% of RBT supervision hours.
• Complete documentation including SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports.

Skills

Mentoring RBTs

Clinical supervision

Communication skills

Program development

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, ABA or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The BCBA is responsible for managing a caseload of clients providing Applied Behavior Analysis services. They are responsible for the development and maintenance of client’s ongoing therapy programs. The BCBA is also responsible for consistent parent training, as well as mentorship and training for the RBTs on their caseload.

Essential Functions

• Assess incoming clients for treatment using various assessment tools, and provide a clinical recommendation for weekly treatment hours based on client need
• Develop individualized therapeutic programs to address client goals, drawing heavily from NET principles
• Maintain all client programming to ensure it is current, accurate, and reflective of each client's active treatment plan and clinical goals.
• Support RBTs via mentorship and training for children on their caseload
• Provide supervision for 5-10% of an RBTs supervision hours
• Direct work with clients, always being ready to model a skill for an RBT or client
• Complete and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports in accordance with practice guidelines
• Coordination of care with other professionals and disciplines
• Supervision of at least 1 student earning their BCBA fieldwork hours, if necessary
• Mentor and train new team members as requested by Clinic ABA Director
• Participate in weekly meetings with the clinic’s ABA team, as needed
• Maintain targeted caseload

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• Experience working in a clinic setting

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor and develop RBTs and future BCBAs
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Familiar with a wide variety of ABA assessments

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families
• Development mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Passion for working with children with special needs
• Dedicated clinician with a passion for quality outcomes rooted in education, training and development
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Honest and transparent communicator

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during play-based therapy

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.