Job Description

The Assessment BCBA performs initial assessments for new patients, maintains a small caseload to perform ABA services on behalf of their assigned center and assigned patients, and delivers social skills therapy in their region.

The Assessment BCBA duties require that the position primarily takes the lead role in conducting initial assessments for new patients seeking ABA services and developing the initial treatment plan to begin ABA therapy. The Assessment BCBA will work closely with the Intake Team to coordinate enrollment, ensuring the patient and their caregivers have a positive experience transitioning into ABA services. The Assessment BCBA is responsible for developing appropriate programs and behavior plans as well as supervising their implementation. The Assessment BCBA works closely with the Clinical Director in order to determine goals for each patient. The Assessment BCBA continually monitors their assigned teams and each patient’s progress in order to provide the most relevant programming.

The Assessment BCBA position is a part of the Psychological Services department, therefore the Assessment BCBA will also work closely with the Psychological Services Director to assist in the provision of social skills groups, sibling groups, and other relevant services as part of the department, as well as work with their respective Clinical Director on applicable ABA services for their assigned patients.

About Us

LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism. Operating as a non-profit organization, we use our resources to ensure quality services to our patients, and to invest in our staff and the autism community. We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years!

Why Build Your Career as an Assessment BCBA at LittleStar?

As a BCBA at LittleStar, you’ll join a mission-driven, non-profit organization where clinical excellence - not profit - is the priority. You’ll have the freedom, support, and resources to focus on what matters most: delivering meaningful, high-quality care to the individuals and families you serve.

Here’s what makes LittleStar a standout place to grow:

• Competitive salary starting at $77k-$85k depending on experience

• Monthly performance bonuses that reward your impact

• Up to 50 CEUs annually, plus a yearly professional development stipend

• A supportive, collaborative team that values your clinical voice

• A family-friendly atmosphere and true work-life balance

• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off

  • 15 days of PTO in your first year, with an additional day added every year you’re with us

  • 9 paid holidays to relax and recharge

  • Three medical plan options, two dental plan options with 50% employer coverage, and vision coverage fully paid by LittleStar

  • A 401(k) with up to a 4% company match to help you build your financial future

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in ABA or related field
• Board certification in behavior analysis (BCBA)
• Experience with behavior guideline development and programming for patients with autism
• Strong attention to detail for data collection and report writing
• Positive team player and energetic professional
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Good judgment and creative thinking skills
• Ability to communicate appropriately given the circumstances of the situation and individuals involved
• Discretion in matters that need to remain private
• Ability to train others (parents, staff) in basic principles of ABA, curriculum, programs, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to effectively utilize practice management software

Essential Duties

The following Assessment BCBA duties will be performed:

• Coordinate with the intake team to schedule initial assessments with potential patients
• Conduct initial assessments with potential new patients (become proficient in a variety of assessments – VBMAPP, EFL, AFLS, PEAK)
• Write the initial treatment plan for a patient’s first 6-month authorization based on information gathered in the initial assessment
• Review the completed treatment plan with the patient’s caregivers
• Be available to answer clinical questions and service provision questions from new patient’s caregivers
• Review service agreement and all therapy expectations with the new patient’s caregivers
• Conduct re-evaluations for patients already enrolled in ABA at their home center when requested
• Coordinate the first day of therapy with the Clinical Director
• Completes and submits required documentation and ITPs in a timely manner
• Conducts social skills groups and sibling groups at their home center as needed

The following Clinical BCBA duties will be performed:

• Creates and supervises implementation of new programs
• Creates individualized behavior support plan
• Monitors implementation of behavior support plan and provides feedback as necessary
• Conducts functional assessments and analyses
• Captures and contrives opportunities to teach staff and patients in the natural environment and teaches others to do the same
• Attends and participates in parent team meetings, technician meetings, trainings and other meetings as needed
• Provides information about programming to parents
• Attends IEP meetings as needed for the progress of the patient’s therapy goals
• Participates in research and presentation opportunities at local and national conferences
• Works collaboratively with other members of patient’s treatment team and family
• Communicates with Clinical Apprentice, Technicians, Training Director, and Clinical Director regarding all developments, problems, or concerns as needed
• Offers feedback on staff performance reviews
• Assists with new staff training
• Assists with scheduling technicians as needed

The following essential duties will be performed in the performance of assessment and ABA services:

• Billing expectations are 5 hours per day (25 per week, 100 per month – exception for months that have additional business days; in those cases, expectations adjust accordingly to 105, 110, or 115 hours per month)
• Provide appropriate supervision to RBTs and CAs assigned to patients on their caseload
• Completes and submits required documentation in a timely manner
• Provides and maintains an environment free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Reports any incidents or suspicions to Vice President of Psychological Services, Psychological Services Director and/or Clinical Director, as appropriate
• Responds appropriately to feedback
• Keeps patients safe at all times
• Acts as a positive role model for all staff, families and patients working with LS
• Works to positively impact team spirit and overall morale
• Maintains client, family and employee confidentiality per LS policy and HIPAA Privacy Rule Regulations.Promotes a positive company culture with open communication, respect, and teamwork
• Adheres to all LS policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Psychological Services Director , Chief Operations Officer, or Chief Executive Officer

Reasonable accommodation may be made for those who are not able to perform the essential duties of the job.

Mission

To inspire, serve, and guide all those touched by autism to achieve a better reality.

Vision

To be the trusted, innovative, compassionate partner creating new possibilities for individuals touched by autism across their lifespan.

Core Values

Real Care, Real Advocacy, and Real Progress.

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