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Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Sheppard Pratt

Cockeysville, MDFull-time$58–90K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$58–90K/yr
Location
Cockeysville, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BCBAMaster's degree

Job overview

Sheppard Pratt is hiring a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley offers a year‑round program for students with emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, providing low staff‑to‑student ratios, sensory rooms, and integrated technology. The BCBA will complete functional behavioral assessments, develop and revise behavior support plans, train staff, supervise assistants, and collaborate with the education and treatment team.

Key focus areas include Complete functional behavioral assessments and intervention plans for assigned children., Prepare positive behavior support and management plans, train staff, and revise plans as needed., and Supervise assistant behavior specialists and resource specialists..

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Applied Behavior Analysis, Master's Degree In Behavioral Psychology, and Master's Degree In Special Education. Important skills include Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, Positive Behavior Support And Management Plans, Training Staff, Supervision, and Excel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Functional Behavioral AssessmentsBehavioral Intervention PlansPositive Behavior Support and Management PlansTraining StaffSupervisionExcelData CollectionData AnalysisComputer SoftwareData Collection and Analysis

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Psychology, Special Education or Closely Related Field2-3 Years Behavior Assessment and Management Experience With Assigned Patient Population and Persons With Developmental Disabilities and/or AutismBCBABachelor's Degree and 4-5 Years Relevant ExperienceEnrolled in Master's Degree ProgramsSupervision CertificationLBA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm | Job Location Type: In Person

The Sheppard Pratt School - Hunt Valley is a year round program that offers students with emotional, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, the low staff-to-student ratio and individual attention needed to help them thrive. The campus has a ropes course and two sensory rooms for students to use. In addition to our expansive grounds, each of our students has access to integrated technology in the classrooms for educational and recreational usage.

What to expect.

As a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) you:

  • Are responsible for the timely completion of functional behavioral assessments and behavioral intervention plans on all children assigned to the Autism program.

  • Prepare Positive Behavior Support and Management Plans, train staff in their administration, and reassess and revise plans as needed.

  • Supervise Assistant Behavior Specialist(s) and/or Resource Specialist(s) assigned to program.

  • Work with education and treatment team; serve as a resource to teachers, staff, and family regarding behavior support and management.

  • Depending on credentials and licensure, may work independently or under appropriate supervision by a licensed professional.

What you’ll get from us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:  

  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefits eligible positions

  • 403b retirement match

  • Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions

  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $58,401.82 to $90,195.04/year. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

  • Requires Master’s degree in applied behavior analysis, behavioral psychology, special education or closely related field of study and 2-3 years’ behavior assessment and management experience with assigned patient population and persons with developmental disabilities and/or autism. 

  • Internal candidates with Bachelor’s degrees and 4-5 years relevant experience will be considered, provided they are enrolled in Master’s degree programs upon hire into the position and remain enrolled until completion.  

  • Work requires possession of BCBA at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position. Possession of supervision certification is a plus. Possession of LBA is a plus.  

  • Requires experience with computer software, including Microsoft Excel, and data collection and analysis.          

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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