Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Bridgewell

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings in response to unmet or emerging needs.

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Mission: Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement:Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic self. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse range of experiences that enrich our community each day.

Summary: The Behavior Analyst oversees the behavioral needs of individuals in Bridgewell day services. The BA works with staff within the Day Habilitation program in the assessment of behavioral needs, and in the development and implementation of behavior management plans that meet regulatory requirements of funding and licensing bodies.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (40 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in clinical team meetings at assigned program sites. For assigned day program sites this includes working in conjunction with the Program Manager to prepare and lead the clinical meeting.
2. Work collaboratively with program team members/staff to assess, develop, implement, monitor, and revise data collection systems, behavior support strategies/plans and day habilitation support plan objectives and strategies.
3. Complete documentation related to all aspects of services provided and ensure that all relevant records are maintained with individual electronic record.
4. Participate in completion of the behavioral section of the Service Needs Assessments in conjunction with Program Manager.
5. Provide training to staff on the implementation of individual specific behavior support strategies, data collection and on broader topics related to managing behavioral, social or personal problems of individuals served.
6. Assist staff or others in locating and obtaining needed or related resources for individuals.
7. Participate as part of the multidisciplinary team for review of client charts.
8. Participate in meetings with DDS, interdisciplinary teams, and relevant supervisor groups within the agency regarding behavior supports.
9. Participate in the referral assessment and transition planning process.
10. Provide performance feedback related to behavioral support competencies to the Program /Residential Managers to aide in the evaluation of program staff.
11. Participate in the larger professional, scientific and community systems to contribute to the advancement of the field ABA and effective service delivery (i.e.: attending/presenting at conferences, staying current on literature, publication, supervision of interns).
12. Provide supervision to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) working within assigned programs.
13. Assist in managing assigned day program sites in the absence of the Program Manager.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

1. Master's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis or related field.
2. Must have had at least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or those who are dually diagnosed (MR/DD and psychiatric disabilities).
3. BCBA required.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

1. Strong leadership and problem solving skills.
2. Strong clinical skills.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral concepts and techniques.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and foster positive relationships with funding sources.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
2. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
3. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
4. Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Bridgewell offers:

• Excellent health benefits-medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
• Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that's right, we even give you your birthday off!)
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions
• With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Why Should You Apply: If top benefits alone don't sway you, then our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides the opportunities for you to have a positive impact in the work you do.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.