High- Acuity Behavior Analyst / BCBA

High-Acuity Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – ABA Centers Must reside in Georgia or Willing to Relocate Comprehensive Relocation Package Relocation Support: $15,000 Sign-On Incentive: Up to $20,000 Student Loan Forgiveness Up to $24,000 About the Role Reports to: Clinic Leadership Dyad (Executive Director and Clinical Director) In collaboration with: Senior Director, Complex Care & Clinical Process Improvement Position Summary & Purpose The High‑Acuity Behavior Analyst (HA‑BCBA) is a regionally embedded Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) responsible for supporting clinicians and clinic teams in the assessment and treatment of complex behavioral presentations. This role provides advanced clinical consultation for cases involving severe behavior, older learners, psychiatric comorbidities, or multi‑system treatment needs. The Analyst maintains a limited clinical caseload while serving as a local resource for other BCBAs requiring support with complex functional assessment, treatment design, and case stabilization. Through consultation, modeling, and collaboration with clinical leadership, the role strengthens regional clinical capacity and promotes effective, ethical treatment for individuals with elevated behavioral complexity. This position focuses on clinical expertise and mentorship, not organizational case review governance or system oversight. Position Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide consultation to BCBAs managing cases involving severe behavior, psychiatric comorbidities, or other complex clinical 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. Guide and support advanced functional assessment procedures, determining when rigorous assessment approaches are clinically appropriate. Interpret functional assessment results and translate them into effective treatment strategies. Provide expertise with older learners and individuals having complex behavioral histories, psychiatric comorbidities, environmental complexity, or multi‑system treatment needs. Adapt ABA interventions for adolescents and adults when traditional early learner strategies are insufficient. 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. Maintain a small caseload of complex clients to remain actively engaged in clinical practice and maintain advanced treatment expertise. Implement and model best practices in assessment and treatment, demonstrating effective case stabilization strategies that inform consultation with other clinicians. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field and an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. Additional qualifications include: Minimum 5–7 years of clinical experience in applied behavior analysis, including experience 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. EEO Statement ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. ABA Centers participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. If you require assistance or accommodation, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr