Assessment Specialist

Overview

The Assessment Specialist is an experienced BCBA who conducts and writes high-quality ABA assessments and reassessments and serves as a trusted clinical guide for families during the initial part of their Behavioral Innovations ABA journey. The Assessment Specialist helps families understand the clinical recommendation, navigate next steps and potential barriers, and supports a smooth transition into full-time ABA services when clinically appropriate.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments for clients during their intake journey and reassessments as assigned.
• Coordinate with Intake and Authorization teams to support assessment and reassessment scheduling and timely completion of required documentation.
• Complete clinical assessments that guide the development of Applied Behavior Analysis programming, utilizing appropriate tools such as VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, and AFLS.
• Complete all documentation within required timelines to meet payer requirements, Behavioral Innovations best practices, and support the timely start of services.
• Support the Bright Beginnings program as needed.
• Own the assessment-to-start pipeline for assigned families, including identifying barriers that may prevent a family from moving forward and partnering with the appropriate teams to resolve them.
• Navigate difficult conversations, address family concerns or objections, and clearly communicate the clinical recommendation, with decisions driven by the client's clinical needs.
• Build trust with families and guide them toward the appropriate next step in care while delivering a supportive, family-focused experience.
• Effectively transition clients to the in-center BCBA when a placement becomes available.
• Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including the Compliance Program, BACB guidelines, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, and documentation standards.
• Demonstrate Behavioral Innovations values by being Caring, Accountable, Collaborative, and Family-Focused.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and credentials in current and good standing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Outcomes

• Accurate, clinically sound assessments and treatment recommendations completed within established timelines.
• Families understand the clinical recommendation and the next steps required to begin care.
• Assessment-to-start barriers are identified early, communicated clearly, and actively worked through with the appropriate partners.
• Documentation meets payer, compliance, and Behavioral Innovations quality standards.
• Strong coordination across Clinical, Intake, Authorization, and center teams supports a timely and positive family experience.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• Certification: Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing, in accordance with BACB requirements.
• Licensure: Current state licensure where required; LBA required in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and/or North Carolina. With the expectation to start licensure for all 6 states within 30 days of acceptance.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a BCBA, including experience completing ABA assessments and reassessments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clinical recommendations clearly, navigate difficult conversations, and build trust with families.
• Strong organization, prioritization, documentation, analytical thinking, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proficiency with clinical systems such as CentralReach and the ability to learn and effectively use other required systems.

Expectations

• This is a full-time position.
• This is primarily a telehealth position and may require travel to Behavioral Innovations centers and the Home Office.
• Work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced environment while maintaining clinical quality, timeliness, professionalism, and a family-focused approach.