BCBA

Bright Light , a part of the Sevita family , provides center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Salary and Compensation



Starting Salary: $85,500-$95,000 annually, plus a sign-on bonus.


Final compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and applicable position requirements. Sign-on bonus details will be discussed during the hiring process.

SUMMARY


The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) develops behavioral plans and provides behavioral therapy and other therapeutic services to program participants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below:

• Works with supervisors in the development, implementation, maintenance, and generalization of behavioral change.
• Maintains the use of least restrictive treatment guidelines in the implementation of behavioral techniques.
• Directs program participant contact in effecting behavioral change, primarily in the areas of activities of daily living, behavior management, and social skills.
• Provides behavioral therapy and Active Treatment programming at the residential job site and within the community on an individual or group basis.
• Submits weekly logs indicating objectives, strategies, and results obtained.
• Consults with staff, insurance providers, lawyers, post-discharge service providers, and families regarding treatment recommendations and progress.
• Participates in family education and therapy as needed.
• Participates in treatment planning with the transdisciplinary team and attends pre-admission meetings as requested. Serves as a member of the rehabilitation team.
• Ensures evaluation, progress, and discharge reports for each program participant are provided in a timely manner.
• Completes daily billing summaries in a timely manner.
• Ensures adherence to accreditation standards and confidentiality ethics.
• Assists in coordinating behavioral programming within all living settings, community settings, and vocational sites as necessary.
• Provides support to the assigned team.
• Trains and consults with staff in behavioral techniques.
• Oversees the work of and trains BIT interns and practicum students.
• Participates in behavioral research projects with the facility and the Crisis Intervention System (on-call).
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


None required.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in psychology or a related field required.
• Five years of experience working with special populations in behavior management.
• Experience with behavior analysis in an applied setting preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.

Other Skills and Abilities


N/A

Other Requirements


Travel as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT


External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis through the interactive process.


Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.


We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.


As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law