Regional ABA Evaluator

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial ABA evaluations in accordance with clinical best practices and payer requirements.
• Review medical, educational, and behavioral records to support diagnostic and treatment recommendations.
• Complete direct observations, standardized assessments, caregiver interviews, and clinical analyses.
• Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on assessment findings.
• Author and submit clinically sound evaluation reports within established timelines.
• Develop and submit initial Plans of Care (POCs), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Establish positive and collaborative relationships with patients and caregivers throughout the evaluation process.
• Deliver individual and/or group caregiver guidance sessions to support families and facilitate access to ABA services.
• Provide education regarding ABA treatment recommendations, goals, and expectations.
• Build trust quickly with children and families.
• Collaborate with receiving BCBAs and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate smooth transitions from evaluation services to ongoing treatment by sharing assessment findings, treatment recommendations, and relevant clinical documentation.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure reports and treatment plans meet payer-specific requirements and medical necessity standards.
• Stay current on insurance authorization requirements, clinical best practices, and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology or closely related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.
• At least three years of certification with the BACB as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Licensed as a Behavior Analyst, in the state (where applicable).
• Deep experience with skills assessments and curricula (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, EFL, AFLS, PEAK).
• Superior report writing skills.
• Strong background in behavior reduction program development and oversight.
• Ability to communicate knowledge in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to professionals and non-professionals.

Skills

• Ability to travel in the region is required.
• May need to lift pediatric population at times (up to 50 lbs).

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting or standing.
• Repetitive wrist motions.
• Grasping.
• Speaking.
• Listening.
• Close vision.
• Color vision.
• The ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder.