Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Crystal Lake

Why Choose BPI?

• Low turnover rate of 30% - 50% compared to industry averages
• Multiple layers of support for BCBAs, reducing operational tasks and fostering collaboration
• Work/life balance with 20 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 3 paid CEU days annually
• Professional development opportunities including CEU resources, time off, fee reimbursement allowances, and in-house CEUs
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Flexible work schedule with 60% in-clinic and 40% remote work
• Manageable caseloads focusing on quality over quantity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid parental leave benefits
• A 401K plan with up to 4% employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program and various discounts
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts, including dependent benefits

Responsibilities

• Guiding and supporting Behavior Technicians through clinical supervision and constructive feedback in clinic, home, school, and community settings
• Fostering positive relationships between staff and families
• Serving as a primary contact for families, addressing their questions about progress, challenges, and specific interventions
• Providing consultation to families on their child's unique goals
• Collaborating with schools and other professionals to ensure coordinated care for clients
• Developing and maintaining up-to-date client programs, conducting data analysis and assessments, and implementing necessary programmatic adjustments
• Conducting initial and ongoing assessments for clients
• Creating and refining individualized behavior intervention plans
• Performing functional analyses and FBAs
• Providing direct 1:1 therapy sessions when needed
• Delivering appropriate supervision in line with BACB guidelines, including meticulous record-keeping for all supervisees
• Generating regular progress summary reports and outlining future goals
• Providing regular verbal feedback and documenting competency observations/training for Behavior Technicians each month
• Participating in assigned meetings to contribute to team success
• Maintaining client records in full compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Upholding and promoting the highest professional standards in accordance with BACB ethical guidelines
• Engaging in ongoing training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
• Completing accurate and timely session summaries that clearly reflect client goal progression
• Providing expert behavior analytic consultation to schools and other private institutions as assigned
• Prioritizing and delivering high-quality authorized client services, including protocol adjustments, caregiver training, and thorough assessment and treatment planning

Requirements

• The ability to work in person across in-home, clinic, school, and community settings
• Flexibility in schedule to meet diverse needs of clinic and clients
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in computer skills and relevant software, including Google Workspace and Central Reach
• Clear criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and abuse and neglect registry check
• Clear MVR background check (as required by position)
• The ability to obtain and maintain CPR and QBS training certifications (training will be provided)

Education and Experience

• A Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or a closely related field
• An active BCBA certification and license
• One or more years of experience working as a BCBA
• One or more years of experience in the field of ABA

Physical Requirements

• Bending, kneeling, squatting, and crouching
• Sitting, walking, and running (must be able to move quickly from a seated to standing position)
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. and may occasionally be required to lift or assist in the physical movement of clients
• Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
• Ability to see, hear, and speak
• Ability to respond safely to physical aggression and ensure safety of oneself and the client
• Ability to learn, demonstrate, and explain physical skills of moderate complexity
• Ability to assist clients with hygiene and bathroom needs (such as toileting and diapers) for all genders
• Ability to work in a variety of locations, including BPI clinics, client homes, schools, and community settings