Licensed Behavior Analyst​/BCBA Mountainside School

Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) – Education Program

Location: Mountainside, NJ

Employment Type: Exempt/Full Time, In Person

Department: Mountainside School

Salary Range: $80,316 – $94,166.80 based on years of experience as a BCBA

The Education Program educates students with developmental disabilities and autism from early childhood through the age of 21. The IEP team includes behavior analysts, special education teachers, OT, PT, social work, and speech therapists. The Licensed Behavior Analyst works closely with the classroom through a consultative model to conduct assessments, develop classroom motivation systems, and individual student behavior plans. This position will provide both direct and indirect (non‑mandated) services to students on their caseload, as well as training opportunities for classroom staff.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Although NJ licensure is a requirement, candidates with an active BCBA certification may be eligible to interview.

• Full‑time position with paid benefits and paid time off, no billed hour requirements.
• 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.
• Day hours 8:30 am‑3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.
• Flexible schedules based on program needs and case‑by‑case remote work after probationary period.

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.

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