Behavior Analyst

Company: I am boundless
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 29, 2025

Job Description:

Classification: Exempt Reports to: Clinical Administrator, Residential Treatment Location: On-Site (Kimberly Woods, Palmer Donavin, McDowell Campus) Columbus, Grove City, & Gahanna AreaSummary/Objective: The Behavior Analyst will provide support to youth, staff, and other team members caregivers by coordinating, supervising, and providing behavioral services to youth in a residential treatment program. Services will be provided from a strengths-based lens, utilizing evidence-based practices including Trauma Informed Care, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Skill-Based Treatment, working with individuals with various diagnoses including behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. Intervention will occur primarily in the residential treatment environment but may also occur in other community settings and include functional behavioral analysis and assessment, behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, naturalistic teaching, and adaptive life skills. The Behavior Analyst will also oversee the programming of and provide ongoing support and training to Behavior Technicians (BTs) as well as provide clinical training supervision to behavior specialists. This position also provides training and support to parents/caregivers as it relates to the implementation and documentation associated with skill acquisition and behavior support plans. The Behavior Analyst is responsible for coordinating care across environments and with other treatment teams and family members. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Function in a clinical supervisory capacity and provide oversight to all areas of programming including the training of behavior technicians, program staff, and other caregivers/providers. Conduct observations, evaluations, and assessments to youth being reviewed for admission or accepted into the program.Develop and facilitate initial and follow-up training in methodologies and techniques, using naturalistic models of teaching.Provide parent training and education on the interventions to be utilized with their child(ren) either through telehealth or in person prior to youth discharging from residential.Conduct Behavioral Assessments and Skill Assessments.Develop Behavior Support and Skill Acquisition Plans for assigned individuals with a focus on teaching functional replacement behaviors and other antecedent strategies for reducing problematic behavior(s).Create ongoing data collection system to establish a baseline for assigned individuals and analyze data on a frequent and ongoing basis to guide programming.Meet as needed with supervised staff and caregivers to discuss individual’s needs, progress, and to provide support, feedback, or training when necessary.Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual paperwork at scheduled times.Ensure that service provision and interventions meet the requirements of regulatory and licensing bodies, contracts, insurance, human rights, and local behavior committees.Work collaboratively with various professionals including doctors, prescribers, speech therapists, occupational therapists, schools, and other treatment team members to develop and implement individualized goals.Review and sign off on behavior plan/treatment plan training for all staff working with the individual and provide field supervision when necessary.Provide consultation services and maintain ongoing communication with all constituents (other supports, parents, community, and community agencies).Keep current with the literature, new research findings, and resources.Communicate effectively with supervisor and other departments within Boundless.Complete documentation and records of service into the agency's electronic health records system within 48 hours of the completed service or timelines established in company policy/procedure.Adhere to company policies and procedures in addition to regulations, laws and other requirements from applicable governing bodies, certification, licensure and/or accreditation entities, etc.This position works in residential treatment settings and may provide services in residential and community settings. Residential settings may include supported living, licensed facilities, intermediate care facilities, and psychiatric residential treatment facilities. Community locations may include outings, homes, schools, day programs, and other community settings. This position works with individuals who may demonstrate aggressive, hostile, or other unpredictable behaviors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Required Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field.Experience working with children/adolescents with a variety of psychiatric and/or behavioral disorders, including those on the autism spectrum. Required Licensure/Certification BCBA certification in good standing.COBA (Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst) certification in good standing or ability to obtain COBA certification within 3 months of hire.Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR - adult, child, and infant. (Training will be provided, if not already certified).Ability to obtain and maintain physical crisis intervention training (as required by program). Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and in writing.Ability to provide BACB supervision to other BCBA candidates and RBTs.Valid Ohio Driver's License with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles; proof of auto insurance; insurable driving record (five points or fewer).Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not provide direct/administrative supervision but provides training behavior technicians. This role provides clinical/training supervision to behavior specialists seeking their BCBA certification and Registered Behavior Technicians. Competencies and Attributes: Focus on Needs of Individuals Served Ethical Conduct Passion for enhancing client choice, connection, and empowerment Flexibility Teamwork Orientation Detail Oriented Personal Effectiveness/Credibility Passion for Finding Solutions Composure Work Environment: This job regularly works in the community, providing services outside of the office in community settings. Telehealth individual and group services may also be provided. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Physical Demands/% of time Reaching 75% Balancing 75% Maintain physical exertion up to 45 minutes 75% Running and/or fast paced movement 75% Sitting 51-75% Standing and/or walking 51-75% Stooping, crouching, and/or crawling 75% Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, primarily during business hours. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, including providing services, staff training, or meetings with families, care team members, and stakeholders. Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected on occasion. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Salary: . Date posted: 06/06/2025

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