Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
The City of Providence
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, the BCBA independently provides school-based functional behavioral analytic services (assessment, treatment, and consultation) for students attending the Bradley Schools. BCBAs also may provide supervision of graduate-level trainees.
Job description
BCBAs participate actively in the behavioral assessment of Bradley School students.
BCBAs may serve as treatment team leaders for Bradley School classrooms. BCBAs deliver high-quality services for students admitted to the school program or referred for outpatient consultation.
BCBAs may provide supervision of graduate-level trainees enrolled in BCBA programs, as assigned.
BCBAs adhere to all school policies, procedures, and practices.
BCBAs provide effective leadership, as well as guidance and support, to their assigned teams, as needed or requested.
Position Requirements
- Requires a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited school
- Board certification as a BCBA by the Behavior Analytic Certification Board.
- Licensure by the RI Department of Health as an Applied Behavior Analyst
- Requires demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to school-aged youth, with consideration of developmental processes, as well as cultural, familial, and individual factors that may influence educational, emotional, and behavioral functioning and progress.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a clinical and/or school setting is highly preferred.
- Experience working with students with autism is preferred.
- One to two years of specialized clinical experience with children and adolescents preferred.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited school
- Board certification as a BCBA by the Behavior Analytic Certification Board
- Licensure by the RI Department of Health as an Applied Behavior Analyst
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to school-aged youth, considering developmental, cultural, familial, and individual factors
Company overview
The City of Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island, serving as a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents. As a government agency, Providence oversees a wide range of municipal functions including public safety, education, infrastructure maintenance, and community development. The city's mental health care services are part of its broader public health initiatives, which aim to address the behavioral health needs of the community through various programs and partnerships. Providence operates through multiple departments that coordinate to deliver services ranging from emergency response and public works to social services and public health programs. The city government plays a crucial role in implementing state and federal health policies at the local level, working to improve the overall well-being of its diverse population through comprehensive municipal governance and community engagement initiatives.