Early Intervention Board Certified Behavior Analyst

JOB TITLE: Board Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA)

DIVISION: Early Intervention

REPORTS TO: Clinical Director

SUPERVISES:RBTs BCaBAs/LaBAs Behavior Technicians Board Supervision Candidates as assigned

EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: At Behavioral Health Allies Early Intervention (BHA EI) Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are essential clinical leaders dedicated to empowering young children and families through compassionate evidence-based early intervention services. Grounded in BHA Early Intervention Core ValuesCompassion with Purpose Structure Builds Safety Professionalism in Every Moment Positivity Drives Progress Education is Empowerment Consistency Creates Change Reunification is Our Mission and Advocacy Through ActionBCBAs create meaningful developmental change during a childs most critical years of growth.

BHA EI BCBAs provide individualized play-based and developmentally appropriate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities. Through collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams BCBAs design and oversee treatment programs that promote communication social-emotional development adaptive skills independence and school readiness.

BCBAs serve as clinical leaders within the Early Intervention program by conducting assessments developing treatment plans coaching caregivers supervising staff monitoring progress through data analysis and ensuring clinical excellence across all environments. They foster supportive and structured learning experiences that empower children and families while promoting long-term success across home clinic school and community settings.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including maintaining continuous supervision of children implementing crisis prevention and intervention strategies responding to behavioral escalation and assisting children with activities of daily living as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Masters degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis Education Psychology or related field

Active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and Missouri and Kansas LBA license

Completion of BACB-approved 8-hour supervision training

Minimum 2 years of experience supporting children with developmental disabilities or behavioral needs preferred

Experience within an early intervention clinic educational or pediatric setting preferred.

Experience supervising RBTs BCaBAs or clinical staff preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and time management proficiency

Emotional resilience and professionalism in high-pressure situations

Strong knowledge of IDEA IEP processes FBA/BIP development and data-based decision-making

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data collection systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated leadership collaboration and ethical professionalism

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compassion with Purpose

Approach every child and family with empathy dignity patience and high expectations.

Recognize that behaviors serve as communication and implement interventions that prioritize understanding and skill-building.

Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect each childs developmental needs strengths interests and family priorities.

Provide compassionate support to families navigating evaluations diagnoses and developmental concerns.

Model calm supportive and therapeutic interactions during moments of behavioral escalation or emotional dysregulation.

Structure Builds Safety

Create structured predictable and developmentally appropriate learning environments that foster emotional regulation and engagement.

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) skills assessments and developmental evaluations.

Design proactive treatment plans and behavior intervention strategies that support safety learning and developmental progress.

Train staff and caregivers on consistent implementation of routines reinforcement systems prompting strategies and behavior supports.

Ensure all therapy environments remain safe organized clean and conducive to learning.

Professionalism in Every Moment

Maintain professionalism ethical conduct confidentiality and respect in all interactions.

Maintain compliance with BACB ethical standards payer requirements licensing regulations and BHA policies.

Complete all documentation assessments treatment plans supervision notes and progress reports accurately and within required timelines.

Participate actively in interdisciplinary collaboration with speech therapists occupational therapists physicians educators and other providers.

Provide ongoing clinical coaching feedback and supervision to RBTs BCaBAs/LaBAs and other assigned team members.

Communicate openly and professionally with families team members and leadership.

Positivity Drives Progress

Foster a positive encouraging and strengths-based therapeutic environment.

Celebrate developmental progress and meaningful milestones with children families and staff.

Support staff and families through challenges with optimism flexibility and solution-focused problem solving.

Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor during changing clinical demands or high-stress situations.

Promote engagement motivation and joy within therapy sessions and team interactions.

Education is Empowerment

Utilize evidence-based play-based and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.

Provide caregiver coaching and parent training to increase carryover and generalization across environments.

Educate families on developmental milestones behavioral principles communication strategies and skill acquisition techniques.

Use ongoing data collection and analysis to guide treatment decisions and maximize child outcomes.

Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to strengthen clinical expertise and remain current on best practices.

Train staff on ABA principles behavior analytic interventions and clinical procedures.

Consistency Creates Change

Ensure treatment fidelity through regular observation data review staff feedback and clinical oversight.

Collaborate closely with caregivers and interdisciplinary providers to maintain consistency across clinic home school and community environments.

Monitor treatment progress regularly and modify interventions based on data and clinical outcomes.

Maintain dependable communication and follow-through with families staff and leadership.

Ensure all services are implemented consistently in alignment with BHA standards and clinical expectations.

Reunification is Our Mission

Support children in developing the foundational skills needed for long-term success in less restrictive and natural environments.

Develop interventions that increase independence communication adaptive functioning emotional regulation and school readiness.

Collaborate with families schools and outside providers to support smooth transitions into preschool school-based and community settings.

Promote generalization of skills across people settings and routines to support long-term developmental success.

Assist families in preparing for future educational and therapeutic transitions.

Advocacy Through Action

Advocate for the developmental behavioral and communication needs of young children and families.

Support families in accessing services resources and educational supports.

Collaborate with caregivers to remove barriers to participation and progress.

Serve as a clinical advocate during meetings interdisciplinary collaboration and transition planning.

Promote inclusion dignity and individualized support for every child and family served.

Other Duties

Perform other duties and special projects to support Academy and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Conduct staff training supervision and performance evaluations as assigned.

Complete all documentation billing and reporting requirements in accordance with BHA and regulatory guidelines.

Participate in required meetings trainings and clinical collaboration opportunities.

Maintain required certifications licensure and continuing education requirements.

Record and maintain billable documentation according to organizational and payer requirements.

Participate in crisis response and clinical triage as needed.

Uphold BHAs mission and values in all work performed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Participate in The 2P Plan - bonus program that grows with you!
• OnDemand Pay (get your pay when you need it)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401K matching
• Additional $100 wellness benefit on top of your regular pay after 90 days!

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Starting Salary: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $73 507.20 annually with your final offer based on a combination of your education relevant experience and overall qualifications.