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).
• Work is performed in an office and clinical environment.
• Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

Benefits

Physical Demands: This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office and clinical environment. Work may be stressful at times due to a busy office or center environment with patients. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.

Pay

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Schedule

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