Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA

Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services•McDonough, GA

16h•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Myers Assessment and Therapeutic Services (MATS) strives to provide effective, individualized, evidence-based therapy in a warm, nurturing environment which enhances the quality of life for our autism community by focusing on socially significant skill sets. Key components to ensure successful treatment include family support through family training and in-depth initial and ongoing staff training. The supervising BCBA provides specialized behavior intervention services via clinical direction, supervision of RBTs, BCaBAs, and/or BCBAs, and general case management, which is within his/her scope of experience and competence. BCBAs at MATS are autonomous practitioners who lead individualized ABA programs and serve as the clinical backbone of our client care model.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification — active and in good standing with the BACB
Georgia state licensure as a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) or eligibility to obtain prior to start
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)
SafetyCare certification (training provided by MATS)
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience supervising RBTs, BTs, and/or BCaBAs
Experience conducting skills-based assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, Vineland, PDDBI, etc.)
Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and families

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with CentralReach or similar ABA practice management software preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments for clients using MATS-approved curriculum and tools (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PDDBI, Vineland, etc.)
Implement the appropriate assessment tool based on each client's needs or insurance requirements prior to individual deadlines
Create individualized skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs and strategies
Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop corresponding Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Conduct client re-assessments when clinically indicated or as required by payer/insurance
Analyze client data and make necessary program modifications based on data-driven decision making
Develop and supervise individualized ABA programs for clients in clinic, home, and community settings
Supervise and evaluate the performance of RBTs and BTs to ensure proper implementation of treatment plans; provide training and guidance as needed
Supervise BTs, BCaBAs, and BCBA candidates in accordance with BACB supervision standards
Model implementation of treatment for BCaBAs and RBTs
Provide exemplary leadership through hands-on training and modeling of ethical conduct
Evaluate staff performance and deliver timely, constructive written and verbal feedback
Perform 1:1 and group meetings with staff to keep them informed and goal-oriented
Lead, supervise, and mentor the clinical team of Behavior Technicians
Review all session notes and data taken by BTs to monitor client progress and BT proficiency
Maintain a caseload of approximately 6–8 clients based on the mix of full-time and part-time clients
Update and maintain appropriate programming for all clients on caseload
Provide field supervision for clients as required by the treatment plan
Review clinical documentation and data collection; provide feedback as needed
Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with parents, team members, and outside professionals to ensure optimal client progress
Maintain a positive working relationship with each client's family and respond to guardian questions in a timely and professional manner
Provide parent training, resources, and guidance to ensure the highest quality of care
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and meetings with educators, speech therapists, and occupational therapists
Conduct regular family/caregiver training sessions in natural environment settings
Coordinate with families, schools, and community providers to promote consistency across all settings
Complete progress reports in accordance with structured MATS deadlines
Submit all billing-ready session notes daily
Maintain a minimum of 25 billable hours per week
Ensure no services are rendered without an active, valid authorization on file
Monitor authorization utilization and communicate proactively with the Operations Manager and Intake Coordinator
Review and resolve ClaimsCheck AI billing audit flags within 24 hours

Benefits

Competitive salary: $80,000–$120,000 annually
On-demand paychecks via Sure Payroll
Mileage reimbursement for authorized inter-clinic travel
Laptop and tablet provided
Paid professional liability insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance effective the first day of hire
Paid PTO and sick leave
Free Telehealth — HIPAA-compliant Microsoft Teams
Continuing Education reimbursement: $750.00 annually
Paid conference attendance (registration, travel, hotel, and meals)
Opportunities to participate in research projects and present at conferences
Exclusive initial BT/RBT training, student analyst curriculum, and internal RBT certification training
Exclusive access to CentralReach — MATS proprietary data collection software
Virtual assessment tools: AFLS, ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, PDDBI, Vineland, and more
Comprehensive client resources and curriculum
Options to work virtually with flexible schedule and workdays