Behavior Analyst

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
• Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

The Behavior Analyst (BA) develops and directs the individualized treatment of children diagnosed with behavioral health and developmental disorders. 

The BA provides training and support to the Behavior Health Technician (BHT-ABA) on appropriate therapeutic interventions targeted to reduce client(s) maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive behaviors as outlined in the child’s Individual Treatment Plan.  Services are provided in the home, school, and other community settings. 

This position reports to the assigned IBHS Supervisor and the IBHS Director.

**A bonus of $5,000 will be paid out with successful completion of a 90-day probation**

Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, and direct the implementation of the child’s treatment plan.
• Monitor, track and interpret behavioral data.
• Provide training, supervision, and consultative resources to bachelor level staff.
• Participate in internal and external team meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional behavior assessments (FBA).
• Demonstrate good writing skills.
• Receive encouragement and support to engage in research and professional presentations locally, regionally, and nationally should this be of interest.
  
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or a related mental/behavioral health field.
• Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Certification

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, current insurance coverage and consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
• Mandated Reporter and Safety Care Training within 30 days of hire.
• Provide clearances with a clean record, free from allegations or findings related to abuse, neglect, exploitation or other criminal acts against children, i.e. Act 33, Act 34 or FBI Clearance.
  
  

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: The Behavior Analyst base salary is $67,000 annually.  Mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Incentives:  1 ½ times the staff’s base hourly rate of pay once their annual productivity expectation has been met.  Roughly 75% of current employees earn incentives- those who do, see an incentive payment of $1,000-$10,000 annually.

Professional Advancement: Professional development opportunities and dedicated training budget.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
  • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
  • Employee only coverage costs only $70/month and family is only $320/month!
• Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
  • Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month.
• BAI Insurance
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).
• Employee Referral program.

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and a dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.