Job Description

We are currently offering $2,500 sign-on incentive after 60 days and $1,000 incentive after 6 months of employment, plus monthly bonus options!

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to join the program of Southwest Autism Center of Excellence. The position will be working at our Metro outpatient clinic in North Phoenix.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with hybrid schedule flexibility.

Are you a passionate BCBA looking for a team that shares that same passion? We are looking for a dedicated BCBA who can problem-solve, enjoys working with a creative and diverse group of people, and is driven by providing quality services. Opportunities within this position include working on a multidisciplinary team, participating in clinical consultations, learning about behavioral health resources outside of ABA, monthly in-person team meetings, team building events, creating group supervision lessons, and providing community training/presentations. We also include an Arizona Association for Behavior Analysis (AZABA) membership, competitive compensation, and weekends off.

Salary: starts at $77,000.00 annually with monthly bonus options.

Location: Metro Outpatient, 11221 N. 28th Dr, Building E, Phoenix, AZ 85029

What it’s Like to Work Here

Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem-solving abilities, passion for the work they do, and patience, enabling them to provide excellent services to the members we serve. SACE has a strong focus on teamwork and work-life balance. This ensures that the BCBA hours are manageable and allows time to focus on administering assessments, analyzing data, writing quality treatment plans, providing supervision and support to Registered Behavior Technicians, and supporting the parents. Training is very important to us! Our approach for new employees is to create a safe learning environment, provide the training needed, including shadowing opportunities, and ease employees into their roles.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops individualized treatment and behavior plans based on functional assessment data.
  • Completes and submits prior authorizations for prescribed ABA services and hours.
  • Administers and conducts assessments, evaluates and supervises the implementation of prescribed client’s individualized treatment and behavior protocols.
  • Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented for the continual evaluation of treatment and behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
  • Teaches and supervises SACE ABA direct service providers on implementation of treatment and behavior plan programs and interventions, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
  • Facilitates regular outreach to caregiver and provides training and consultation to community supports and/or other direct service provides involved in the client’s care.
  • Develops written reports documenting behavioral recommendations for parents, caregivers and agency personnel in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Responds to referrals for service in a timely manner to SB&H clinical standards.

Education & Qualifications:       

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Speech Language, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field.
  • Board Certification (BCBA) required.
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst or perusing licensure.
  • Experience working with children and young adults with autism.
  • Must be eligible and/or have a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety. 

About Southwest Autism Center of Excellence (SACE)

SACE is a Program of Southwest Behavioral and Health Services, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that began providing autism-specific support in 2017. SACE delivers an array of services for the Autistic Population in Maricopa County, which include psychiatric services, diagnostics, medication management, group services for the whole family, focused ABA, consultation services, individual and family therapy, court-ordered treatment, residential services, semi-supported housing, day treatment programs, and community-based social groups.

Other than a life changing career, what is in it for you?

  • 3.3 weeks of PTO your 1st year of employment, with increased accruals after continued service!
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability and life insurance for employees
  • We will help you save for retirement – 40% company match up to a 10% deferral into your SB&H retirement account!
  • Career Development – Benefit from our culture of internal promotion!
  • We help you with your higher education goals – Reduce your tuition costs with our tuition reimbursement program & discount degree programs!
  • Employee Assistance Program, Health & Wellness and much more!

About SB&H

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is a large and growing, non-profit community-based provider of behavioral health services with locations throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area, rural Maricopa County, Gila, Pinal, Mohave, Coconino, and Yavapai Counties. We are a well-established voice in the community with more than 115 sites, over one thousand employees, and 40 years’ experience.

To learn about Southwest Behavioral & Health Services mission, values and services please review our website at https://www.sbhservices.org/

Mission and Values

Our teams are working hard to ensure our Mission and Values are continuously modeled throughout our organization and in all of our daily interactions.

Delivering compassionate care to enhance lives and improve communities.

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Quality
  • Empowerment
  • Innovation
  • Trust

SB&H is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Southwest Behavioral & Health Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.                                                  

Application Instructions

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