BCBA | Ukiah, CA

Opportunity to support the underserved IDD/behavioral health population with some of the best clinical staff in the state.  Unmatched benefits package designed to give you competitive compensation, flexibility, growth, and work/life balance.  We hope the next chapter in your career is with Columbus – a family of employees that treats everyone with dignity and respect, share a passion for supporting the IDD/behavioral health community, and do everything in our power to help people achieve their meaningful-life goals.

Benefits Offered:

Essential Duties: The role involves developing, coordinating, and enhancing behavioral and autism services for children and adults, ensuring the application of best practices in screening, diagnosis, assessment, and intervention. Responsibilities include providing consultation and training to staff, service providers, and families on behavioral challenges and ASD-specific methodologies, such as ABA and Positive Behavior Support. The position evaluates community services, supports service provider development, and contributes to statewide training initiatives. It requires expertise in behavioral and autism interventions, a team-oriented approach, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals and community stakeholders. Travel and flexibility to meet community needs are integral.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions:

1. Develop, monitor and enhance behavioral services for children and adults served by RCRC.
2. Coordinate and manage the clinical application of best practices for screening, diagnosis, assessment planning and interventions for individuals with ASD.
3. Provide consultation and training for Regional Center staff and vendored service providers, such as licensed homes, day activity providers, and other vendors regarding behavioral challenges exhibited by Clients with and without ASD.
4. Provide consultation and technical assistance for Regional Center vendored service providers, and training for families, circles of supports and interested community members, regarding best practice assessing and serving individuals experiencing an autism spectrum disorder.
5. Provide technical assistance to service providers regarding development and implementation of skill acquisition and behavior deceleration plans including specific and eclectic effective methodologies.
6. Provide assessment of available community services and screening/ consultation with existing or prospective service providers for the development of needed services and supports to meet Clients’ needs.
7. Participate in other state or community organizations and outreach activities, as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters in Psychology, Education or related field is required

License:

• Licensed BCBA

Experience:

• 2 years developing and implementing behavioral ojbectives and service plans

2 years developing and implementing plans specific to individuals with ASD

About the Company: The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you.

If you have already found the perfect job but perhaps know of someone who is still looking, Columbus offers a $2000 referral bonus for successful referrals.

The Columbus Organization
“Because Everyone Deserves a Meaningful Life” tm
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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