Board Certified Behavioral Analyst

BrightSpring Health Services
Decatur, IL

Our Company

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Overview

Job Title: Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Full-Time

As a BCBA, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supervising ABA-based treatment programs for individuals with developmental and behavioral needs. This role requires a balance of clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a passion for making meaningful differences in clients' lives.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop individualized treatment plans

  • Supervise and provide ongoing training to RBTs and other team members

  • Monitor client progress and adjust programs as needed

  • Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Maintain accurate documentation and data collection

  • Travel to San Antonio, TX every 8 weeks for direct client support, team meetings, and training

Qualifications:

  • Active and currentBCBA certification

  • Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing BCBA (preferred)

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage a remote caseload

  • Willingness and ability to travel to San Antonio, TX every 8 weeks

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Travel reimbursement and per diem for San Antonio visits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Continuing education and professional development support

  • Supportive, collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to evaluate behavior, skills, and needs.

  • Develop individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) based on assessment results and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

  • Design and implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

  • Continuously monitor and adjust treatment plans to reflect progress and address emerging needs.

  • Apply ABA techniques to improve social, communication, academic, and daily living skills.

  • Implement strategies to reduce maladaptive behaviors and promote positive behavior changes.

  • Collect and analyze data on behavior and progress to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and make data-driven decisions.

  • Maintain detailed records and prepare reports to track patient progress and communicate with stakeholders.

  • Educate and support parents and caregivers in understanding ASD and implementing behavioral strategies at home.

  • Provide guidance on managing challenging behaviors and enhancing communication and social skills.

  • Work closely with other professionals, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure a cohesive approach to treatment.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and share insights to optimize care plans and outcomes.

  • Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and other direct support staff, providing training and feedback to ensure high-quality service delivery.

  • Conduct regular performance reviews and offer professional development opportunities for team members.

  • Engage with community resources and support networks to enhance the client's social and environmental integration.

  • Ensure that all interventions and practices adhere to ethical guidelines, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Stay current with developments in the field of behavior analysis and autism treatment, integrating new research and best practices into clinical work.

  • Address and manage crisis situations effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and ensuring the safety of the client and others.

  • Complete and finalize daily clinical documentation within SpringHealth's EHR.

  • Assist in developing procedures for training materials for staff with the purpose of enhancing programs for clients and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines.

  • Continued education on behaviorally based interventions & techniques to stay competitive in the field.

  • Complete monthly & quarterly notes outlining the client's progression through goals.

Qualifications

  • Must be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB.

  • Review and interpret highly technical information; write technical materials; and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define core issues and draw conclusions.

  • Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age-appropriate activities/behaviors; understanding of CPT codes/payor rules/regulations/policies; language grammar/punctuation/spelling/vocabulary; and research-based accepted treatment modalities and assessment.

  • Must have reliable transportation.

  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, infrequent lifting to 50 pounds, frequent pushing, pulling, reaching, turning, twisting, bending, stooping, and squatting, walking, and climbing.

About our Line of Business

SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, offers a holistic approach and integrated care for people with cognitive, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who often need additional resources. The behavior analysts, therapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists at SpringHealth combine their expertise to deliver high-quality behavioral services for clients to live more positive, active, and social lives. For more information, please visit Follow us onFacebook ( andLinkedIn ( .

Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Hour

ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver's license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at [email protected] .

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Job LocationsUS-IL-DECATUR

ID 2026-185256

Line of Business SpringHealth Behavioral Health and Integrated Care

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $75,000.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $85,000.00/Hr.

Posted 2026-03-09

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