Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Benefits

Job Description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Assessment & Intervention Planning:
  • Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) to identify the underlying functions of challenging behaviors.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized, evidence-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment data and patient needs.
  • Systematically collect, track, and analyze behavioral data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and drive continuous program refinement.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Staff Training:
  • Provide hands-on training, ongoing coaching, and clinical guidance to nursing staff, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs), and direct care personnel on BIP execution and core ABA principles.
  • Active participant in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
  • Escalate behavioral trends and clinical recommendations to site leadership to support continuous program development.
• Safety, Supervision & Compliance:
  • Participate in workplace safety initiatives and crisis de-escalation/intervention protocols as needed.
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and performance feedback to Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) or Behavior Technicians.
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation in compliance with facility protocols, state laws, and BACB ethical guidelines.
  • Report and document any suspected physical/sexual abuse or neglect according to state mandates and system policies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Certification:
  • Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, or a related behavioral health discipline.
  • Active certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and state licensure/registration (where required).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience conducting FBAs and implementing BIPs for individuals with complex behavioral health needs preferred (inpatient psychiatric or residential experience strongly preferred).
• Mandated Trainings & Credentials:
  • American Heart Association CPR Certification (required within 30 days of hire).
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Training (required within 60 days of hire).
  • Compliance with state-specific RCC/CBRF facility requirements where applicable.