Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - UNIFI Autism Care
Mishawaka, IN 46545
About the Job
Join UNIFI Autism Care and Lead with Purpose and Passion!
Are you a BCBA with a heart for making a real difference in the lives of children with autism? Do you crave meaningful, hands-on interaction with patients, and the opportunity to mentor and uplift those around you? At UNIFI Autism Care, we’re not just looking for professionals – we’re seeking visionaries who are ready to inspire and lead.
At UNIFI, you’ll step out from behind the desk and into a dynamic environment where you can engage deeply with patients, coach and empower RBTs, and collaborate with families and healthcare providers to truly understand and meet each child’s unique needs. You won’t just write treatment plans – you’ll bring them to life alongside our Programming BCBAs, helping children achieve happier, healthier, and more independent futures.
Who Are We?
At UNIFI, we don’t just look at today – we prepare children for all their tomorrows. We see autism as a whole-child condition, one that requires a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to support not just the child, but the family as well.
Our “WHOLE LIFE” philosophy drives everything we do. We develop a LIFE PLAN for each child that emphasizes function, family, fitness, and future. This plan honors individuality, builds on strengths, promotes resilience, and cultivates the functional skills needed for lifelong success.
Why Join Us?
We’re more than a team – we’re a community where every member thrives. If you’re passionate, creative, and ready to lead with compassion, your talents will help shape better outcomes for our patients. Discover the fulfillment that comes from being part of a team that’s transforming lives through innovative ABA therapy.
Let’s Connect. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and make a lasting impact, we want you on our team. Join us at UNIFI Autism Care, where your passion will drive change and your leadership will light the way to a brighter future for the children we serve.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and guide as a supervisor, offering oversight and training to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) supporting the patients on your caseload.
- Provide consistent support and training to patients' families and caregivers, fostering a collaborative approach to care.
- Extended ongoing support and training to various individuals within a patient’s Health Resource Community, including pediatricians, OTs, SLPs, and more.
- Cultivate strong communication and collaboration with the Programming BCBA, ensuring effective Protocol Modification.
- Embrace a dynamic role by performing additional duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Integration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Showcase original thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness to meet challenges, fostering innovative approaches and ideas.
- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to effectively collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to manage patient care.
- Possess superior interpersonal skills, inspiring, engaging, and coaching others to excel.
- Exhibit excellent behavior management, instructional, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
- Display the ability to work with a diverse range of patient profiles, spanning ages 1-12 years.
- Maintain flexible availability, including Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
- Show proficiency in computer skills.
- Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean and safe driving record.
- Receive CPR/BLS certification—with UNIFI covering the cost of certification and recertification.
Experience and Education:
- Obtain a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) status in the state of practice if mandated (e.g., New York, Kentucky, North Carolina, etc.).
- Show proficiency in implementing ABA principles and methodology, encompassing skill acquisition strategies and behavior reduction strategies.
Work Environment
The BCBA will work in a variety of environments, including but not limited to the therapy clinic; the patient’s home or school; and other community locations on an as needed basis.
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and iPad. Requires the ability to talk and hear (both in-person and on the phone).
While performing the duties of the job, the BCBA will be required to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; stand; walk; run; stoop; sit on floor; quickly transition from sitting to standing; climb stairs; use hands and fingers to feel, grab, handle, and type; and arms to reach and lift.
Travel
BACBs will be expected to use their personal vehicle to occasionally travel to offsite therapy locations. Travel time between therapy sessions will be paid for by UNIFI. Mileage between therapy locations can be expensed. BCBAs will be assigned to a zip code to minimize travel distance. Staff will not provide transportation to patients.
Benefits
Benefits of working as a BCBA at UNIFI
- Enjoy a highly competitive salary starting between $76,000-$86,000 annually. Total compensation averages $97,000.
- Invest in your future with a 401(k) plan with company match.
- Access comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for your well-being.
- Enjoy a generous time-off package with 24 total days annually: 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays for work-life balance.
- Embark on a journey of continuous growth with extensive training and ongoing support.
- Receive an annual stipend dedicated to your professional development.
- Embrace a Monday through Friday schedule, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- We deeply value and prioritize the well-being of both our team members and patients, fostering a supportive and caring environment for everyone in our UNIFI family.
UNIFI is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital or partnership status, military status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.