Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Access Services is seeking a f ull-time Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the Macungie, PA or surrounding region of Lehigh Valley, PA.

Location:

• This position will support individuals throughout Lehigh Valley, or additional locations that are central to BCBA.

• Two travel days for staff supervision purposes will be required monthly.

Billable Hours/Incentive Pay:

• 80 monthly billable hours are required. Any billable hours above 80/monthly (every 4 weeks), will be paid at the incentive rate of $80-$100 hourly. With our incentive pay rate, our BCBA's have the opportunity to make over $100,000 a year.
• Our Behavior Analysts have a base salary of $72,000 prior to incentive pay.
• WORK/LIFE BALANCE is important! That is why we only require 20 billable hours per week.

Our BCBA team bills IBHS, and also provides Behavior Analytic services outside of Medicaid. We primarily support children and youth. As innovators in the field, we approach Applied Behavior Analysis from a trauma-informed lens. We are person centered; we believe every child and youth is valuable and deserves our respect as we work with them. Our elite team is united by our passion for service, authenticity, and a collaborative mindset. Our vision is for all children to be able to lead fulfilling lives in their live and the community. The program serves people in their homes, schools, and communities and is focused on collaborating with families to help children learn positive coping skills.

Learn more at: Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) - Access Services and Behavior Supports and Assessments - Access Services.

Work Location:

• In person, mobile, and community locations (homes, schools, daycares). We provide accessible, equitable services by bringing them to our clients.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities of BCBA:

• Designing, implementing, and monitoring trauma-informed behavior analytic services to clients with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, or co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

• Utilizing specific and professional expertise in behavior analysis, review, analyze, and interpret data to determine any changes needed to the behavioral interventions, consistently exercising discretion and judgment.

• Supervise behavioral consultants, BCaBAs, RBTs, and BHTs in accordance with regulatory and BACB guidelines.

• Emphasize the importance of treatment integrity measures that allow for regular fidelity checks, feedback to caregiver teams regarding efficacy of implementation, and reliability measures among all those staff/caregivers involved.

• Review samples of clinical notes, data, and other supporting documents monthly to provide constructive feedback and/or remediate concerns regarding how sessions are progressing and/or how data collection/documentation is occurring.

Qualifications of Behavior Analyst (BCBA):

• MUST BE A LICENSED BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST IN THE STATE OF PA
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human behavior or relevant social sciences field of study (required)

• Must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, clinical social worker, social worker, behavior specialist, certified registered nurse practitioner or a professional with a scope of practice that includes overseeing the provision of ABA services (required)

• Current clinical certification as a BCBA or other graduate-level certification in behavior analysis that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute (required)

• 1+ years of post-Master’s degree experience providing ABA services (required)

• Valid driver’s license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and adequate car insurance (required)
• No Driver’s License suspensions in the last 48 months

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s).
• Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual.
• Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support.
• Work in a standard office environment; Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)
• Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.
• Exposure to high-stress situations involving verbal aggression, physical outbursts, and emotional dysregulation.
• Fast-paced, unpredictable environment requiring constant vigilance and adaptability.
• Tolerance for loud environments, physical contact, and sensory stimulation.

Benefits

Salary/Bonus/Incentive Pay :

• Base salary: $72,000
• Incentive rate : BCBA's are required to work 80 monthly billab le hours. Any billable hours above 80/monthly (every 4 weeks), will be paid at the incentive rate of $80-$100 hourly. With this incentive pay, a BCBA who chooses to bill additional hours can make $100,000 or more annually.

Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites.
• Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person).
• Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire.
• Tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer