Behavior Analyst Specialist

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BDES is hiring a part-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst Specialist (BCBA) to join them in providing high-quality, evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to children with autism. Our clinicians are committed to delivering individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment. We consider parents and caregivers our partners on our mission to nurture the potential of every child in our care—setting them up for success in school and life. And, we have reasonable billable expectations for our team.

For more than 25 years, Behavioral Development and Education Services (BDES) has provided applied behavior analysis (ABA) and behavioral services to more than 500 students in 20+ elementary and middle schools across the greater New Bedford, MA School District. 

BDES offers services in schools to help children build essential skills and achieve academic success. In addition to ABA and behavior services, BDES provides family counseling, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and consultation services for the family and school administrators.

As a Behavior Analyst Specialist at BDES, you’ll not only have access to experienced local clinical leadership and support, but you’ll also be part of LEARN Behavioral—a collective group of ABA providers delivering collaborative care to communities from coast-to-coast. LEARN employs over 500 BCBAs and offers services in 18 states, and our average clinical leader has been with the organization for 10 years.

• Master’s degree or higher
• BCBA certification
• Minimum of two years of experience working as a BCBA
• Certification, registration, and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior treatment
• Exceptional professional, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and vocal)
• Commitment to our five values: partnership, integrity, curiosity, client-centered, and excellence

Bonus if you have an interest in research, specifically functional analysis, verbal behavior, feeding, and other topics!

• →Provide oversight and supervision for your team and clients
• →Mentor and support behavior technicians (BTs) (note: all our BTs go through competency-based training)
• →Write reports and conduct clinical reviews with funding sources
• →Attend monthly regional meetings for ongoing training and supervision
• →Conduct regular parent/caregiver trainings for family members
• →Treat the safety of clients and others involved in each case as a top priority
• →Consult with clients and provides continuous program direction and maintenance
• →Analyze data/behavior and makes data-based decisions
• →Guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures
• →Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely
• →Deliver individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment

BDES/LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the U.S.