Behavioral Health Analyst

Behavioral Health Analyst (BCBA Required) – ABA / BHT Utilization Management (Remote) Location: Remote (U.S.) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pay: $70/hr (W2) Summary We are hiring a Behavioral Health Analyst (BCBA required) to support the daily operations of a Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) services program, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) under the EPSDT benefit. This role is focused on clinical/operational utilization management, review of FBA/ABA assessments and treatment plans, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure medical necessity, best-practice adherence, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for a BCBA who is highly detail-oriented, confident communicating with providers and stakeholders, and comfortable producing clear documentation and reports in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Review initial FBA/ABA assessments and ABA treatment plans for adherence to BHT/ABA best-practice guidelines and medical necessity criteria Review diagnostic evaluations/assessments (including those submitted by licensed psychologists) to confirm recommendations for ABA/BHT services Support operational utilization management for members requiring CDE, BHT, and ABA services Assist with provider linkage and care coordination alongside case managers, triage staff, and ABA navigation teams Develop workflows and training protocols supporting day-to-day ABA navigation operations Prepare reports to meet internal, regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements Support quality/compliance initiatives, including review of delegated entity policies and participation in audits as requested Serve as an internal subject matter expert for BHT/ABA and behavioral health program operations Qualifications (Required) BCBA or BCBA-D (required) 3+ years providing BHT/ABA therapy to children diagnosed with ASD Strong working knowledge of ABA/BHT best practices, documentation standards, and medical necessity review Ability to analyze utilization trends/data and communicate findings clearly Strong written/verbal communication and professional provider-facing collaboration skills Preferred Master’s/Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, MFT, Education, or related field Licensed behavior analyst Experience working with healthcare delivery systems and/or public agencies serving the population