Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments)
• Identify problem behaviors and skill deficits
• Analyze data to determine causes of behaviors
• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
• Set measurable goals for clients
• Design skill-building programs (communication, social, adaptive skills)
• Supervise behavior technicians (RBTs)
• Train staff and caregivers on intervention strategies
• Ensure programs are implemented correctly
• Maintain detailed documentation and reports
• Monitor client progress using data
• Adjust interventions based on outcomes
• Work with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers
• Provide parent training and support
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

Treatment Planning

• Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
• Set measurable goals for clients
• Design skill-building programs (communication, social, adaptive skills)

Implementation Oversight

• Supervise behavior technicians (RBTs)
• Train staff and caregivers on intervention strategies
• Ensure programs are implemented correctly

Data Collection & Analysis

• Maintain detailed documentation and reports
• Monitor client progress using data
• Adjust interventions based on outcomes

Family & Team Collaboration

• Work with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers
• Provide parent training and support
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

Ethical & Professional Compliance

• Follow guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Stay up to date with research and continuing education

Minimum Degree Requirement

You must have at least a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as: Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Special Education.

Required Coursework

Your degree must include approved coursework in behavior analysis. This can be done through:

• A BACB-approved course sequence
• A verified program covering topics like:
• Ethics
• Measurement & data analysis
• Behavior assessment
• Intervention strategies

Supervised Fieldwork

You must complete supervised practical experience: typically 1,500–2,000 hours under a qualified BCBA supervisor in real-world settings (schools, clinics, etc.).

Pass the BCBA Exam

After completing education and fieldwork, you must pass the certification exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Additional Requirements

• Adhere to BACB ethics standards
• Ongoing continuing education after certification

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees

Are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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