What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Analyst (BCBA) position at Mental Health Association of Rochester?
We are seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as a subject matter expert in behavioral interventions within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities Include
Key Responsibilities Include
- Guiding behavioral interventions and supervising team activities.
- Assisting providers with implementation of behavior management techniques through consultation and coaching.
- Developing and delivering training on crisis prevention, behavioral supports, and proactive strategies.
- Conducting Functional Behavioral Assessment interviews and observations, overseeing RBTs.
- Participating in provider meetings to report assessment results and recommend best practices.
- Identifying staff development needs and designing strategies for training BCBA and RBT staff.
- Reviewing safety incidents, building capacity for Behavior Support Plans, and coaching on data collection and fidelity checks.
- Providing supervision for RBTs and modeling person-centered care and positive supports.
- Responding to emergency situations, completing documentation, and reporting suspected abuse or neglect as required.
- Master's degree in behavior analysis, psychology, education, social work, or related field.
- Current BCBA certification and minimum 35 hours of related training.
- At least two years of experience with behavior supports for individuals with IDD or mental health needs.
- Valid CPR and First Aid certifications, driver's license, and insurance.
- Knowledge of California DDS and MHSD policies, health privacy, and person-centered care.
- Competence in Applied Behavior Analysis and trauma-informed services.
- Bilingual skills in English and another language such as Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, or Tagalog.
- Experience supervising RBTs and developing behavior support plans for review committees.
- Experience working with individuals in crisis with IDD or mental health diagnoses.