Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Description

Job Description

Take the next step in your career and make a positive impact as a Full Time, Lead Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)  at our exceptional Bala Cynwyd, PA location- where your expertise is celebrated, and your impact is felt every day. You’ll enjoy a competitive salary, generous PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package , all while empowering individuals to live better lives.

What to Expect as a Lead Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):

The Lead Board-Certified Behavior Analyst is responsible for conducting behavior assessments and developing individualized intervention plans to correct, maintain, or improve certain behaviors.

Why BCBA's Enjoy Working at NeurAbilities Healthcare:

• Reduced Billable Hours: We’ve structured our schedules to ensure clinicians aren’t overwhelmed. Our Lead BCBA clinicians have just 15 billable hours per week , with a focus on in clinic based patients when possible, allowing ample time for planning, documentation, and the flexibility to manage your workload.
• Competitive Pay : We offer a competitive salary that reflects your years of expertise and dedication. Opportunities for bonus income throughout the year!
• Generous Paid time off : Recharge with 20 PTO days, 1 floating holiday ("Joy Day"), and 7 additional paid holidays for eligible employees.
• Professional Development: We invest in your future with CEU stipend, additional PTO for conferences, weekly clinical meetings, opportunities for case presentations and collaboration with BCBAs companywide, and rich collaboration within our interdisciplinary team. Leadership pathways in a rapidly growing company mean your career can grow with us.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement: Aspire to lead? We offer clear career pathways to Clinical Manager and Clinical Director roles within our Behavior Services division.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance (lowest cost medical plan is $3.50 biweekly), Company paid Life and AD&D insurance, Voluntary short and long -term disability plans available for qualified employees, 401K matching 100% of 3% of total compensation plus 50% for 3-5% of total compensation.
• Supportive, Accessible Leadership : You're never on your own here. Our leadership team, including a dedicated Director of Clinical Operations, is actively involved and always available to provide mentorship, guidance, and the support you need to succeed in your role!

What You Will Do as a Lead Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):

• Support supervisor in mentoring/ training new BCBAs/BCs including competency checklist.
• Support new hire orientation.
• Reduced caseload based on the number of supervisee/mentees/clinic census.
• Support clinic activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct initial and follow-up behavior assessments with patients.
• Provide consultation and training to parents, school personnel, and therapeutic support staff.
• Write initial behavior assessment reports and treatment plans in compliance with BACB, insurance, and organization standards.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Participate in Child Study Team Evaluations.
• Provide contracted school consultation and program development.
• Develop ABA therapy programs (including materials), monitor programs, and ensure effectiveness.
• Prepare 3-month/6-month concurrent treatment plans in compliance with insurance standards (includes comprehensive data analysis, report writing, program updates, and administration/scoring ABAS).
• Provide field supervision of Registered Behavior technicians/behavior health technicians in accordance with BACB standards onsite, in homes, and in schools.
• Conduct community training programs.
• Complete ongoing training requirements as required, 24 hours within the first 3 months of hire prior to the first case assignment and 24 hours of related training each year.
• Submit annual authorization reports, clinical updates, and crisis plans.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain client caseload and strive to provide services aligned with authorized hours.
• Work to conduct direct BHT hours supporting clients without staff if clinically appropriate and when below weekly billable hours expectation.

What you will bring to the team as a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA):

• Master’s Degree in ABA or related field.
• Board certification in Behavior Analysis (BCBA, BCBA-D).
• Behavior Specialist/BCBA License for assigned state(s).
• 1+ years of professional experience as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) working with clients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Fluent conducting ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland and QABF, MAS, FAST and Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Maintain CEU requirement and BCBA credential with Behavior Analytic certification Board (BACB).
• Works with integrity and adheres to the BACB Ethical Code.
• Strong written and oral communication along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Complete competency checklist.
• Knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including familiarity with current related research findings.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA practices and adherence to the policies.
• Knowledge of IBHS and managed care organization regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of BACB ethics codes.
• Ability to apply BACB ethics codes while maintaining integrity and promoting best practices.
• Ability to drive and lead practices while adhering to requirements of the state and manage care organizations.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain healthy, productive working relationships.
• Ability to conduct FBAs and design behavior intervention plans based on the results.
• Ability to train new behavior technicians and family members regarding client treatment plans.
• Ability to use various assessment tools, including VBMAPP, ABLLS, AFLS experience designing and implementing treatment plans and recommendations based on results in the initial assessment.
• Ability to lead supervision/meetings.
• Ability to have difficult conversations and solve problems.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Estimated 50% travel, dependent on need.
• Travel is local and between the hours of 7am and 7pm, depending upon assigned caseload.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform tasks which include prolonged periods of walking, running, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and stooping.

About the company:

NeurAbilities Healthcare is a distinguished specialty healthcare provider with a team that constantly seeks new and innovative ways to provide the best possible care for patients. Founded by a neurologist who put his vision of compassionate, high-quality patient care into practice, we remain on a mission to transform the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Each of our dedicated team members share the same mission of providing top-notch medical and psychological care and integrated behavior services to over 10,000 patients annually.

NeurAbilities Healthcare Inc is an EEO Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability, or any other category protected under law.

Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!