~ BCBA Associate Clinical Director in the West Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, Acton, Antelope Valley, and San Fernando Valley Areas~
Nurture & Nature Applied Behavior Analysis and Consultation is an ethical, supportive and nurturing private practice owned and operated by passionate clinicians who care about their teammates, their clients, and the effectiveness of dynamic ABA treatments. We believe in a Growth Mindset and the potential of people. We provide opportunities for mentorship and acceleration of careers.
We are looking for consistent and compassionate clinicians who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to a vulnerable population in need, take ownership over and pride in their work, and are self-starters who are equally as comfortable working alone as they are working with a team. We work in the principles of (ABA), Social Skills, (DTT), (PRT), Verbal Behavior, and PECS in the greater Los Angeles Area and beyond!
How you will help contribute to our team and make a difference in the world and the lives of others:
Collaborate with our BCBAs to provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy, primarily in home and school settings, with some clinic and telehealth settings.
Work within our therapists’ standards to provide kind, compassionate and ethical care, while being recognized as an individual within our family of teammates.
- We Care about the health, wealth and happiness of the individuals who make up our team and recognize their needs and the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
- We Teach individuals with autism and other developmental challenges to talk, play, make friends, and function independently, while helping reduce any inappropriate behaviors.
- We Collect data to track current needs and progress towards treatment goals
- We Collaborate in clinical team meetings to report client progress and get specific feedback from your supervisor(s)
- We Inspire those who may not believe they can acquire new skills into growth and independence
- We Grow in our mission and continue to work within our communities to heighten awareness of those with special needs, and the gentle and thoughtful approaches that foster growth.
Why Nurture & Nature is perfect for you:
We ELEVATE our team with:
- Highly Competitive Wages
- Hourly position available for Part-Time candidates
- Flexibility of Scheduling
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement to promote healthy habits and lifestyle
- Administrative work and phone stipend
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Holiday Pay
- Vacation Accrual
- Paid Sick Time
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (70% employer paid premiums!)
- Mileage/drive time reimbursement
- Employee perks and discount program to over 3600 companies
- Conference Attendance and Professional Development Opportunities
- Invited guest speakers who are leaders in the field of Behavior Analysis
- Nurture & Nature ABA is an approved practicum site for Pepperdine University & Cal State Northridge.
What our Phenomenal Behavior Technicians are saying:
“Supervisors are friendly and ready to help. A lot of opportunities for growth. Trainings and feedback is always positive”
“Out of all the ABA companies I’ve worked for, this has to be one of the best ones. I enjoyed how supportive all of the clinicians and HR team is. They really do show you how much they appreciate you and the work you do. Working as a Behavioral Therapist can be a very challenging job and everyone in this company fully understands that. Therefore, it’s so important to have such a supportive team who has your back and this company definitely has that. Also they have competitive pay, great benefits (if you do full time), and bonuses! Is a very flexible job if you have a busy schedule such as being a parent and/or student as they can accommodate for your schedule.”
Responsibilities:
- Be a leader within our company.
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
- Administer assessments
- Program design and implementation of home, school, and clinic-based ABA programs
- Assist leaders bring out new cases, create data sheets, binders, and program materials
- Lead clinical meetings with graphed data and revise goals as necessary
- Complete and look over assessments
- Participate in Adaptive Skills Team Meetings with parents. Provide parent education
- Create, review and update google drive of AS cases, and provide feedback to tutors
- Ability to produce an objective/comprehensive assessment and treatment plan that describes specific levels of behaviors at baseline and subsequent treatment goals
- Ensure that a Client Service Agreement is present in the office prior to beginning each case
- Must demonstrate the ability to use relevant behavioral data to monitor client performance and make observations
- Provide support, guidance, direction, and supervision to direct support professionals (e.g., collecting reliability data on programs and assessments, monitoring treatment integrity)
- Call for and finalize Adaptive Skills reports and submit to Regional Center
- Work with Human resources to interview and provide hiring needs.
- Send out at least 3 parent memos per week highlighting client progress
- Bring any therapist concerns to leaders/Team Relations
- Conduct research for Adaptive Skills cases
- Organize program development that has been created for Adaptive Skills programs
- Conduct pro bono meet/greets with new clients
- Bill 30 hours of clinical work
- Attend any and all internal/external meetings prepared and on time
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Must have a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- At least two (2) years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disabilities
- Ability to clear FBI and DOJ fingerprinting
- Ability to provide TB clearance
- Access to reliable transportation, and ability to provide automobile insurance, and a valid driver’s license
- Must be able and willing to travel a minimum radius of 20 miles from home
- Reliable and predictable attendance is required, subject to law
- Must be able to fluently speak and write in English
- Please note, if your position requires direct school support or supervision, many schools are implementing vaccine mandates and requiring that staff be vaccinated
- BCBA Certification may be required for this position
Physical Requirements
Due to the active and physical nature of this position, the candidate must be able to stand, sit, lift at least 30 pounds, bend, kneel, twist, run, squat, bend, move for several minutes at a time, and speak articulately in order to effectively perform in this position. The physical elements of this position require candidates to be able to complete 10 minutes of consecutive aerobic movement/activity, including but not limited to chasing young children.
If you have experience in any of the following positions/fields, we encourage you to apply:
Autism, Behavior Analyst, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Technician, Behavior Specialist, Child Development, Developmental Condition, Developmental Disabilities, Direct Support Professionals, Education, Healthcare, Intervention, Kids, Mental Health Specialist, Modification, Paraprofessional, Psychology, Social Learning, Social Services, Social Skills, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education Teacher, Therapy, Working with Children
If you have an educational background in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply:
Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Psychiatry, Speech and Hearing Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or related field.
Locations:
Help individuals with autism to succeed as a behavior technician across the following areas:
Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles (West Side and beyond!)
Learn more about us at: nurtureandnatureaba.com
Ready to Join our Team?
Send us your resume, we would love to hear from you!
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Nurture & Nature Applied Behavior Analysis and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Nurture & Nature will consider for employment all qualified candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $64,480.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northridge, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have valid, formal, and documented exemption?
Education:
Experience:
- Applied Behavior Analysis: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- BCBA certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
