BCBA – School – Gastonia, NC – 853362

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides consultation, training, conducts behavioral evaluations, develops and implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programmatic therapeutic services, and develops behavior intervention plans for individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral deficits. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst acts as a program supervisor who educates, observes, assesses, and supervises behavioral service delivery in a clinic, home, or other setting.

Details:

2024-25 SY

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Work alongside EC Director for behavioral program, provide modeling for school staff, supervise RBTs as needed

Compensation:

$62 / hr

Weekly Pay

Requirements:

Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA Certification – must hold a current certification by the BACB

Minimum 1 year of experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducts functional behavior assessments and educational assessments, accurately identifying the function of challenging behavior and socially valid, pivotal behaviors to target

Defines and implements Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) curriculum based on well researched therapeutic strategies such as Discrete-Trial-Training (DTT), Pivotal-Response-Training (PRT), Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), etc.

Develops strong collaborative relationships and provides training to site staff to implement effective applied behavior analysis techniques. Provides ongoing support and training to related field staff ensuring treatment integrity and supporting professional growth

Provides supervision hours for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) if applicable

Investigates concerns and provides coaching when appropriate

Determines prevention, intervention and consequence strategies utilizing non-aversive behavior change methods

Collects, analyzes and reports data and other documentation within established time frames to ensure program validity and efficacy per contract guidelines

Attends and presents behavioral progress at staff or client meetings

Minimum Requirements:

Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, teaching, psychology or related field

Preferred experience providing behavior analytic programs and services

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.