Hybrid Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Kyo

Kyo is a leading provider of child-centric Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), serving thousands of children and teens across nine states. Every day, we seek to achieve the unachievable for our clients.

Kyo's BCBAs work with each client to create customized treatment plans and target the skills that are most meaningful to them and their families. They utilize assessments and advanced technology to measure outcomes and ensure maximum results. As a Kyo BCBA, you will receive 1:1 mentorship and the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded clinicians nationwide, in order to foster your personal and professional development.

$6,000 Relocation Bonus in select locations!!

RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• Direct Kyo client programs and manage staff implementation of ABA services.
• Supervise Kyo's Behavior Therapists and Program Supervisors.
• Serve as a Responsible Supervisor for BCBA Trainees.
• Conduct observations and assessments in settings such as schools, homes, or communities, developing individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Inform client of behavior plans and goals for client, monitor, track and report on client progress, communicating frequently with families, teachers and staff about client needs and progress. 
• Design and deliver training to parents, professionals and staff.
• Assist with regional or company-wide clinical or operational projects while caseload is building. 
• Model program implementation for caregivers and staff.
• Attend and facilitate client and staff meetings, as needed.
• Make all reasonable attempts to ensure efficacious development of programs for our clients. This may include job related tasks and duties not listed above.
• Meet and maintain all Kyo directed performance metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including direct therapy as needed.

MENTORING RESPONSIBILITIES

Kyo recognizes the critical role that effective mentorship plays in promoting staff retention and development. Within our mentorship model, BCBAs will: 

• Oversee Behavior Therapist mentorship group.
• Deliver Quarterly Performance Review to mentees.
• Act as the Responsible Supervisor for any BTs in mentor group that are enrolled in BACB coursework, maintaining responsible supervision duties.
• Provide individualized mentorship to mentees by responding to and coaching them through their duties.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). 
• MA degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal / written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and operational skills.
• Minimum 5-years experience using the principles and methodology of Applied Behavior Analysis to teach children with autism 
• Minimum 3 years experience supervising behavioral programs/training staff and parents
• Minimum of 24 months as a BCBA in current good standing with the BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board). Maintain credentialing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a BCBA.
• Thorough understanding of typical child development.
• Ability and willingness to drive from client to client and to leadership and various business meetings.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work longer than 8 hours/day (only applies to full-time roles).
• Reliable transportation, a valid state driver's license from state of residence and automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Have the ability to regularly walk, kneel, crawl, bend, crouch, stand up from the ground, and sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of time. Must also have the ability to lift and carry or otherwise move a pediatric population (up to 50 pounds). Occasionally may require running or otherwise moving quickly.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to regularly use and enter data into a computer/tablet/phone.
• Specific vision abilities/visual acuity required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Be able to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Specific auditory abilities required include perceiving the nature of sounds at normal to below normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discrimination in sound, spatial awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often in background noise.
• Be able to speak in a manner easily understood and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• If required by a Behavior Intervention Plan, must be willing and able to utilize safe & appropriate procedures, including quick body movements.