Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/BCaBA)

Job Overview

Join the Ownership Team at North Arrow!

Tired of private equity ownership? 10+ client caseloads? Little to no work-life balance? Looking for a new adventure that includes company ownership? If so, we invite you to the breathtaking outdoors of Northern Michigan, where we truly make a difference in the lives of others and in our community. Enjoy a year-round outdoor lifestyle, from crystal-blue freshwater lakes, navigable rivers, mountain bike and hiking trails to skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. And become an employee-owner, with a say in company decision-making and a share of company profits.

At North Arrow, we prioritize work-life balance and professional growth to include:

• Maximum 8 (!) client caseload

• World-class intake, scheduling, credentialing, authorization, and billing/admin teams so you don't have to!

• High behavior tech retention (no more training a new BT every few weeks!)

• Competitive pay with performance bonuses and profit-sharing

• Full benefits package including generous paid time off, matching 401k, day care reimbursement and a robust EAP program

• A learning-based culture with monthly learning seminars and our own annual conference (North Arrow Compass)

• Abundant career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement all aspects of one-on-one behavioral intervention programs for children diagnosed with autism, to include VB-MAPP, PEAK, ABLLS-R, AFLS, or other appropriate curriculum-based assessments, programmatic data collection and reporting, family training program(s), social skills, gross motor, natural environment teaching and other learning programs, and treatment schedule management;

• Develop innovative functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Clinical Director;

• Provide supervision and mentoring to the behavior technicians working with your clients, to include assisting with training and career development opportunities;

• Participate in both mandated and unique ABA training opportunities, to include discrete trial teaching techniques, management of challenging behaviors, and child development and data collection techniques;

• Participate in regional and company-wide team meetings monthly, engaging in and providing ongoing professional development opportunities and leadership initiatives;

• General availability from 8am-6pm Monday-Friday based on caseload, with flexibility to attend meetings, company events, and/or to accommodate occasional client needs during off-hours.

Necessary Skills & Physical Requirements

• A keen interest in serving children of all ages and abilities in a collaborative, team-based environment where no BCBA is an “island”;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time and to follow through on commitments made;

• Willingness to accept constructive feedback for both professional development and in the improvement of clinical skills and treatment plans;

• Strong inter-personal skills to build professional relationships with clients, co-workers, Medicaid case managers, and other involved community members;

• Ability to build rapport and a positive, professional relationship with families and other client caregivers from diverse backgrounds;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance to travel between clients within Northern Michigan;

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions). These demands include frequent standing, walking, and sitting; reaching with hands and arms to climb or balance; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and, lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Previous Experience & Educational Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma (documentation required for employment)

• Preferred: Experience working with children in an educational/classroom, daycare or similar one-on-one setting

Our Promise

North Arrow ABA is committed to equal employment opportunities, and to hiring the most qualified applicant at all levels. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to military status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, union affiliation, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not tolerate discrimination; any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Job Types

Full-time, on-site (in general, we do not employ remote supervisory staff)

Pay

Commensurate with experience, to include base pay and multiple bonus opportunities