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Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Insight
  • Chicago, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

     
    WE ARE INSIGHT:

    At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!
     
    Position Summary 
    A Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is a master’s-level professional who assesses, designs, and oversees individualized behavior intervention programs to improve socially significant behaviors, often for individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. BCBAs conduct assessments, analyze behavioral data, and develop evidence-based treatment plans while supervising behavior technicians and training caregivers to ensure consistent implementation. They collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare providers, monitor client progress, and adjust interventions as needed, all while adhering to ethical standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

    Core Responsibilities

    Assessment & Evaluation

    • Conduct behavioral assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments)
    • Identify problem behaviors and skill deficits
    • Analyze data to determine causes of behaviors

    Treatment Planning

    • Develop individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
    • Set measurable goals for clients
    • Design skill-building programs (communication, social, adaptive skills)

    Implementation Oversight

    • Supervise behavior technicians (RBTs)
    • Train staff and caregivers on intervention strategies
    • Ensure programs are implemented correctly

    Data Collection & Analysis

    • Monitor client progress using data
    • Adjust interventions based on outcomes
    • Maintain detailed documentation and reports

    Family & Team Collaboration

    • Work with parents, teachers, and healthcare providers
    • Provide parent training and support
    • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

    Ethical & Professional Compliance

    • Follow guidelines set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
    • Maintain client confidentiality
    • Stay up to date with research and continuing education
    Minimum Degree Requirement
    You must have at least a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as:
    • Behavior Analysis
    • Psychology
    • Education
    • Special Education
    Required Coursework
    Your degree must include approved coursework in behavior analysis. This can be done through:
    • A BACB-approved course sequence
    • Or a verified program covering topics like:
      • Ethics
      • Measurement & data analysis
      • Behavior assessment
      • Intervention strategies
    Supervised Fieldwork
    You must complete supervised practical experience:
    • Typically 1,500–2,000 hours
    • Under a qualified BCBA supervisor
    • In real-world settings (schools, clinics, etc.)
    Pass the BCBA Exam
    After completing education and fieldwork, you must pass the certification exam administered by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
    Additional Requirements
    • Adhere to BACB ethics standards
    • Ongoing continuing education after certification
     
    Benefits:
    • Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
    • Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
    • Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
    • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
     
    • Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
       
      Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois
    WebsiteIINN.com

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Autismunmatched
    • Behavioral Interventionunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Developmental Disabilitiesunmatched
    • Functional Analysisunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • Healthcare Qualityunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Set Goalsunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched

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