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Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$79K - $96K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Alexandria, VA

$79K - $96K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Alexandria, VA

$79K - $96K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Alexandria, VA

$79K - $96K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (FT)

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$76K - $93K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

Little Leaves

Behavior Analyst (FT)

Silver Spring, MD

$85K - $95K/yr

Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental ... Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely * Deliver ...

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Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Little Leaves

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$79K - $96K/yr

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Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Overview
We're looking for...
Bright,
Collaborative,
Big-hearted, and...
Analytical clinicians to join us. Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to talk!
See why joining our team could be the perfect fit for you:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBxY-3qZZN4&ab_channel=LEARNBehavioral
Who We're Looking For
Little Leaves is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join them in providing high-quality, evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to children with autism. Our clinicians are committed to delivering individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment. We consider parents and caregivers our partners on our mission to nurture the potential of every child in our care-setting them up for success in school and life. And, we have reasonable billable expectations for our team.
Part-time and full-time positions available.
What We Offer
LEARN Perks
  • Free, on-demand CEUs on our proprietary LEARNing Lab
  • Yearly professional development stipend (can be used for conferences, licensure, recertification, etc.)
  • Monthly clinical forums (live CEUs)
  • Person-centered care and assent-based treatment programming
  • Reasonable 20-hour minimum weekly billable target
  • Quarterly bonus opportunities, up to 12K total per year
  • Support from multiple specialty teams including: Feeding Intervention Support Team, Functional
  • Analysis Support Team, and High-Risk Review Team
  • Experienced scheduling, training, and insurance teams
  • DEI, Neurodiversity, and other specialty groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace

Additional Benefits
  • Plenty of promotional and leadership opportunities
  • Comprehensive wellness benefits, including Talkspace, care.com, and LEARN Perks (discounts)
  • 28 days of total paid time off for new, full-time BCBAs
  • Full-time and part-time benefits available including:
    • Medical
    • Vision
    • Dental
    • 401(k) with discretionary match starting at year 1
    • Accident benefit, short-term disability, life/AD&D Insurance, and more

What You Have
  • Master's degree or higher
  • BCBA certification or expected to sit for the BCBA exam within the next three months
  • Minimum of two years of experience working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
  • Certification, registration, and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior treatment
  • Exceptional professional, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and vocal)
  • Commitment to our five values: partnership, integrity, curiosity, client-centered, and excellence

Bonus if you have an interest in research, specifically functional analysis, verbal behavior, feeding, and other topics!
What You'll Be Doing
  • Provide oversight and supervision for your team and clients
  • Mentor and support behavior technicians (BTs) (note: all our BTs go through competency-based training)
  • Write reports and conduct clinical reviews with funding sources
  • Attend monthly regional meetings for ongoing training and supervision
  • Conduct regular parent/caregiver trainings for family members
  • Treat the safety of clients and others involved in each case as a top priority
  • Consult with clients and provides continuous program direction and maintenance
  • Analyze data/behavior and makes data-based decisions
  • Guide ongoing implementation of teaching procedures
  • Ensure program directives from senior clinical team are implemented accurately and timely
  • Deliver individualized, person-centered care rooted in the principles of assent-based treatment

Ready to join a team of 500+ BCBAs committed to excellence? Apply today.
Little Leaves/LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be presently eligible to work in the U.S.

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