Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Classification: Salary/Exempt

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Clinical Director

More Than a Job — A Chance to Make a Difference

Looking for a career with purpose? Join a mission-driven organization where the work you do creates a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about empowering others to reach their fullest potential, we invite you to bring your talents, heart, and dedication to our team.

Come be part of something meaningful. Come make a difference.

More Than a Workplace — A Team That Cares

At Charles River Center, we believe in supporting the people who make our mission possible. Along with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, our full-time employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support their health, financial future, and work-life balance, including:

Health & Insurance Benefits – Access to insurance benefits to support your health and well-being.

Retirement Savings – A 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for your future.

Paid Holidays – Time off to enjoy designated holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Time – Paid vacation time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

Sick Leave – Sick time to care for or your family when you need it most.

Tuition Reimbursement – Support for continued education and professional development through educational opportunities relevant to the agency’s mission.

Job Description

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director and must adhere to the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Ethics Code. This role involves providing behavior analytic services, including:

• Conducting assessments and analyses
• Developing plans and guidelines to support behavior, including those for supportive and protective devices, protocols, restrictions, and medical treatment plans, as needed.
• Graphing and analyzing behavior data
• Collecting applicable data during observations to guide BSP development
• Providing staff training and feedback
• Assisting in crisis situations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data collection systems

• Graph, analyze, and summarize behavior data regularly

• Train staff on Positive Behavioral Supports, behavior plans, behavior guidelines, medical treatment plans, data collection, and other behavioral techniques

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) using direct and indirect assessment methods

• Conduct Functional Analyses (FA) as applicable

• Create Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Guidelines

• Supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

• Manage a consultative caseload of individuals receiving behavioral services

• Collaborate with families, guardians, and residential staff to address participant behavioral needs

• Assist in behavioral crisis situations as needed

• Maintain a valid Safety Care certification

• Attend Human Rights Committee and clinical review meetings

• Follow all agency safety standards and adhere to Charles River Center policies and procedures

• Perform additional duties as needed in alignment with the organization’s mission and philosophy

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

• Current BCBA license and certification (must be maintained biannually)

• At least four years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism

• LABA certification preferred

• Valid driver’s license

• Successful completion of all state and agency-mandated training

• Must authorize a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and release of information concerning allegations from Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), and other agencies

• Must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily (reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Language Skills

The successful candidate must be able to:

• Communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Prepare clear reports, documentation, and business correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with employees, families, guardians, and community partners.

Reasoning and Critical Thinking

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst must demonstrate the ability to:

• Follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Analyze behavioral data and make sound clinical decisions.
• Exercise sound judgment in complex situations.
• Solve problems using evidence-based behavioral practices.

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires the ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit, reach, use hands, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.