Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Position Summary: The Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality behavioral services to the individuals supported by Beacon Specialized Living. This role is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals by promoting positive behaviors and reducing challenging behaviors and involves conducting comprehensive functional behavior assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve client outcomes. The BCBA collaborates closely with an intra-disciplinary team of professionals, families, and external stakeholders to ensure effective and consistent implementation of behavior support plans. Primary Responsibilities: • Coordinates, creates, monitors clients’ behavior treatment plans and evaluates their effectiveness through data collection and analysis. • Responds to crisis situations. • Supports and debriefs staff and individuals following incidents. • Evaluates causes and implements changes strategies when adverse incidents occur. • Participates in clinical/behavioral consultation meetings with residential managers and direct service providers. • Participate in treatment team meetings and case reviews as needed. • Maintains clinical records and provides written Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and clinical meeting summaries. • Reviews and report on monthly data sets to monitor individual progress. • Conduct assessments. • Provides face to face clinical services to BSLS clients according to the scope(s) of practice assigned. • Ensures that our activities and programs will enrich the clients’ social, emotional, mental and physical needs as well as increase their home involvement and independent living skills. • Assists with the development and implementation of ongoing behavioral health training for clinical staff. • Conducts on-site training for home managers, program managers and direct care staff, and assist sites with training tracking as needed. • Assists with resident abuse and neglect assessment issues and communicate findings with home manager, compliance, clinical and operations’ leadership. • Build positive relationships with CMH and other government or service agencies and assist in coordinating care as needed. • Participate in performance improvement activities. • Performs other duties as assigned or requested. • Adheres to BSLS Core Values, Mission Statement, and Corporate Philosophies. • Performs On-Call as required Education and Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Analysis, or a related field. •

Valid BCBA certification or close to completion • Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience, may include practicum and internship experience is required. • Experience with both mentally ill and intellectually disabled adult populations is preferred. • Experience with complex, high intense/high frequency behaviors is required. • Approved by the state, federal, and local governmental entities to work within BSLS programs. • Maintains own mandatory training and certification requirements. • Required experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Must possess a valid Driver’s License. • Must pass a criminal background check. • Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language required. Skills and Abilities: • Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. • Strong computer skills utilizing various software programs and applications. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to create professional employee communication materials. • Works well independently. • Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet project deadlines. • Capable of working well with all levels of the organization. • A professional demeanor. • Ability to work with little daily supervision. This position is on-site Work Environment:

Most of your job duties will be performed from our corporate office, or in our homes or day programs. You may have potential for exposure to infectious disease and physical and verbally aggressive behaviors. Universal precautions are required to minimize the risk of infections. Work sites may include locations that are not barrier-free. Duties are performed in an environment where there is a potential for physical aggression Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. On-site work environment with corporate office presence and regional travel. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel: Occasional travel 25-30% or as otherwise determined by the needs of the market to support BSLS locations.