Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Description

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Devereux Connecticut

is seeking a passionate and innovative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to play a key leadership role in the development and operation of two brand new DDS-funded programs:

• An adult residential program supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• A specialized 3-bed Intensive Stabilization and Transition Program designed to provide short-term, high-impact behavioral intervention that helps individuals avoid psychiatric hospitalization or successfully transition home from higher levels of care

This is a rare opportunity for a BCBA who wants more than a traditional clinical role. From day one, you will help build systems, shape clinical practices, develop treatment approaches, and create a program culture centered on positive outcomes, family partnership, and meaningful quality of life.

We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $77,162 - $88,425 annually, based on experience
• Day Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Generous Time Off: 24 vacation days and 8 sick days annually (time off accrues with tenure)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer match and contribution
• Career Growth: ASCEND Career Accelerator Program featuring student loan repayment assistance , tuition support, professional coaching, and career development opportunities. Learn more HERE!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why This Opportunity Is Different:

Be Part of the Beginning

Rather than stepping into an established program, you'll help design and refine services from the ground up. Your expertise will directly influence program development, clinical practices, staff training, treatment planning, and outcomes.

Lead Clinical Innovation

You'll have the autonomy to develop individualized interventions, implement evidence-based practices, and create meaningful programming focused on communication, adaptive behavior, emotional regulation, and community success.

National Clinical Support

While you'll enjoy significant clinical leadership locally, you won't be doing it alone. You'll collaborate with Devereux's network of BCBAs, psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical leaders, and subject matter experts across the country. This unique combination of center ownership and national support creates exceptional opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Low Caseloads, High Impact

Our model is intentionally designed to allow BCBAs to provide high-quality clinical services. With low caseloads and a highly collaborative interdisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to spend your time on assessment, treatment development, coaching, family engagement, and meaningful clinical outcomes.

Work Directly with Families

Families are essential partners in our programs. You'll work closely with caregivers to build skills, increase confidence, support successful transitions home, and create sustainable behavior support strategies that extend beyond the treatment setting.

What You'll Do

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and other clinical evaluations
• Develop and oversee individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Design interventions that promote meaningful communication, adaptive behavior, independence, and quality of life
• Monitor treatment progress through data-based decision making
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to direct support professionals
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, speech-language specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members
• Partner with families throughout assessment, treatment, and discharge planning
• Support community integration and successful transitions to less restrictive environments
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and emerging best practices

Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field
• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and significant behavioral challenges preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and consultation skills
• Commitment to person-centered and family-centered practice

Company Overview

Location: Watertown, CT, US; Remote: No; Position Type: Full-Time

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE