Licensed Behavior Analyst

Licensed Behavior Analyst role at Bancroft.

Location
:
Mt Laurel, NJ
Employment Type
:
Exempt/Full Time In Person
Department
:
Transitional
Salary Range
: $80,340 - $94,666

Bancroft is a leading nonprofit service-provider for individuals across the lifespan with autism and related diagnoses. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services rooted in evidence based practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, residential supports, and short-term behavioral stabilization services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World.

For Everyone.

About the role

We are seeking a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) for our children’s campus residential program in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The program serves children, primarily with ASD and related diagnoses, who experience behavioral challenges. The LBA will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team that includes nursing, psychiatry, and operational support. The LBA will direct the assessment and treatment of challenging behavior and the skill acquisition components of treatment within this framework.

The LBA serves in a leadership and supervisory role, managing Behavior Support Specialists while also conducting direct clinical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of behavior plans; this includes functional behavior assessment/analysis, preference assessments and treatment evaluations.
• Engages in ongoing data review and analysis to ensure effective programming.
• Identifies training needs and develops and conducts those trainings to ensure the ongoing knowledge and ability to effectively implement behavior plans.
• Conducts/oversees team screening admission evaluations and intake assessments; oversees the admission, transition, and discharge processes.
• Coordinates and leads clinical case review meetings (rounds) to ensure proper data review and discussion of the needs of persons served.
• Serves as a behavior analysis expert to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Conducts and presents research to internal and external audiences.
• Serves as a clinical supervisor, implementing ABA themselves but also training and directly supervising Behavior Support Specialists.

What we offer you

• Full time position with paid benefits and paid time off, no billed hour requirements.
• Flexible schedules based on the needs of the program.
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and work with leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• A Center of Excellence with 50+ LBAs, providing internal and external professional development opportunities.
• Paid conference attendance and access to CEUs.
• Some flexibility in regards to some remote work on a case by case basis after a probationary period.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field, plus a minimum of two years of related experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, required.
• BCBA certification required. New Jersey licensure in behavior analysis is required. A PhD in a related discipline is desirable.
• Prior experience in functional assessment and treatment development is highly preferred. Prior management experience is also preferred.
• Though NJ licensure is a requirement, candidates with an active BCBA certification may be eligible to interview.

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.