[Hiring] Contract Licensed Psychologist / Board Certified Behavior Analyst @ICBD

Role Description

ABA Centers of America provides year-round therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder using the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Services are delivered in clinic, home, and community settings.

This dual-role 1099 contractor position combines the clinical responsibilities of a Licensed Psychologist (under the Director of the Diagnostic Services Department) with those of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The contractor will:

• Complete psychological/neuropsychological evaluations.
• Review and sign reports.
• Supervise and train diagnostic staff.
• Maintain a caseload of 6–9 learners receiving insurance-funded or private-pay ABA services.

The principal functions identified shall not be considered a complete description of all work requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology or Developmental Psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) for Psychologist track.
• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis for BCBA track.
• Current BCBA certification/licensure.
• Two years’ experience in the ABA field preferred.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with families, schools, and ASD service providers.
• Effective organizational, time-management, prioritization, communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Ability to pass background and drug screens.
• Willingness to sign company NDA and any revisions thereafter.
• Maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record (required).
• English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Requirements

• Provide comprehensive neuropsychological, psychological, and/or psychoeducational evaluations.
• Conduct in-person and/or virtual evaluations.
• Provide written and oral feedback to clients (or legal guardians).
• Compile written reports detailing evaluation findings, diagnosis(es), and recommendations.
• Ensure timely documentation upload per departmental policy.
• Provide direct supervision (individual/group) and training of Neuropsychological Testing/Assessment to Diagnostic Specialists.
• Participate in weekly Regional Clinical Training Meetings and present at Weekly Psychology Assessment Didactic Seminars (PADS).
• Remain current in the field and pursue continuing education related to pediatric psychological/neuropsychological testing.
• Comply with ABA Centers of America’s HIPAA privacy and security policies.
• Design, implement, and monitor skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction programs.
• Research literature related to specific learners’ programs.
• Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by RBTs and caregivers.
• Conduct assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention.
• Analyze and summarize assessment results and graph data as needed.
• Write 6-month progress reports to secure insurance funding.
• Provide staff and caregiver training.
• Facilitate team meetings for each learner every other week.
• Create goals for skill generalization and update program sheets.
• Create or update data collection systems.
• Be available to answer questions from technicians and caregivers.
• Complete and submit documentation in a timely manner to the billing agency.
• Oversee the restricted hours of 1–2 Apprentices.
• Oversee a maximum of 3 trainees seeking supervision toward Supervised Fieldwork experience.
• Delegate case management tasks to competent trainees and provide feedback.
• Be willing and able to supervise others seeking BCBA certification weekly.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and ASD service providers.
• Collaborate with all team members to facilitate the mission of ABA Centers of America.
• Actively seek supervision when needed.

Benefits

• 1099 Independent Contractor role.
• Rates based on the type of service provided and the contractor’s experience/qualifications.
• Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, licensure, and professional liability coverage.
• No employee benefits are provided.

Work Environment / Physical & Mental Demands

• Most work (approximately 95%) is performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Potential exposures to workplace violence and hazards are low.
• Physical and mental demands are consistent with providing clinical evaluations and ABA services.