Board Certified Behavior Analyst Jobs in Decatur, AL

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Behavior Analyst, Developmental Disabilities
Announcement Number 26-34 Job Code P3500
Employment Type Full-Time Job Location Region I Community Services
401 Lee Street North East, Suite 150 Decatur, Alabama 35601
Salary/Pay Rate Range 78 ($55,375.20 - $93,096.00 Annually). Additional Salary Information
Salary will be commensurate with experience. Limitations apply to current State employees.
Open Date 6/26/2026 Close Date Until Filled
Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Behavioral Analysis, Education, or Psychology and certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as issued by the nationally accredited Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA®). 48 months or more experience in the practice of behavioral analysis.
Key Responsibilities
• Serves as the regional team lead and supervisor for the ADMH-Division of Developmental Disabilities
(DDD) behavioral/clinical consult team called Comprehensive Support Services (CSS) serving a population of children, adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities, who receive Medicaid-funded Home and Community Based supports in Alabama.
• Maintains a database of services provided by their regional CSS team, provides reports regarding team
activities and regional data trends, and coordinates the activities of all members of their assigned
regional CSS Team.
• Analyzes and develops Home and Community Based focused behavioral treatment strategies based on assessments and data analysis to determine relative effectiveness and impact of procedures,
• Develops action and quality improvement plans for specialized cases and critical case behavioral referrals for the ADMH-DDD community, to include the dually diagnosed population.
• Conducts ADMH-DDD system audits regarding individuals receiving positive behavior supports via Medicaid HCBS programming, behavior support plan reviews, quarterly report reviews, and oversight for Community behavior specialists, supports, and providers.
• Conducts face to face observations, training for staff, family members, caregivers, and providers on specialized behavior management techniques for use in positive behavior supports in person, within the community, and virtually.
• Maintains and updates ADMH DD Standards and Guidelines related to Behavioral Supports Analyzes and interprets behavioral assessment and treatment data to determine the relative effectiveness of procedures being applied.
• Serves as member of relevant committees within ADMH and the community related to behavioral programming, attending meetings, trainings, and related workgroups.
• Maintains and updates ADMH DD standards and guidelines related to behavioral support services,
ensuring consistency across statewide CSS standards through review of related data and benchmarks..
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Knowledge of behavior analysis principles and ability to maintain current, evidenced based field
literature regarding behavior analysis.
• Knowledge of professional and ethical guidelines, federal and state laws, and departmental rules
governing the practice of behavior modification.
• Knowledge of behavior assessment instruments and measurement principles.
• Knowledge of various behavioral treatment modalities to include the use of medications. This includes
knowledge of medication control procedures, and behavior problems related to medications.
• Ability to plan and design individual behavior support programs for assigned individuals.
• Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff members, and work cooperatively with individuals receiving
services and their families as well as community stakeholders.
• Ability to ensure that program delivery staff learn and understand the purpose and methods of
implementing individual program plans where applicable.
• Ability to develop valid reliable measures of observing and tracking individuals needs and progress.
• Ability to assess effectiveness of treatment program and make corrections to effect desired results.
• Ability to consult and collaborate with various stakeholder groups, committees, and interdisciplinary
groups for the purpose of supporting and expanding service capacity.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage workload to meet specific timeframes and deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with community at large, delivering expert
knowledge and guidance on areas within scope of practice.
Necessary Special Requirements
• Applicants must be licensed, or eligible for licensure, by the nationally accredited Behavior Analyst
Certification Board (BCBA®).
Employee Benefits
• 13 paid holidays.
• 1 personal leave day accrued each January.
• 13 sick leave days.
• 13 annual leave days accrued in the first year of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• Longevity bonus annually after 5 years of state service.
• Continuous opportunities for acquiring CEU's needed for maintaining professional license.
• Very low-cost health and dental insurance through the Alabama State Employee Insurance Board.
• Defined retirement benefit (not impacted by economic downturns) and a pre-retirement death benefit
through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
Method of Selection
• Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their job-related training, abilities, experience, and
education, and should provide adequate work history identifying experiences related to the duties and minimum qualifications as mentioned above.
• All relevant information is subject to verification.
• Drug screening and security clearances will be conducted on prospective applicants being given
serious consideration for employment whose job requires direct contact with patients.
Only work experience detailed on the application will be considered. Applications should be submitted by the deadline to be considered. Announcements open until filled will remain open until a sufficient applicant pool is obtained. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure the application will be
considered for the position. Copies of License/Certifications should be uploaded with your application. A copy of the academic transcript is required. Appointment of successful candidate will be conditional based on receipt of the official
transcript provided by the school, college, or university.
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