Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Acadia

Memphis, TNFull-timePosted Mar 28, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

see, is a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment services for adults and seniors of all genders. At the inpatient level, we care for adults who have mental health disorders and substance use disorders, as well as those whose lives have been impacted by posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other effects of trauma. Our inpatient senior care program serves older adults who have been struggling with memory problems and other age-related concerns. We also offer outpatient care for adults age 18 and older. Every patient who is entrusted to our care follows a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique history, strengths, needs, and goals.
What You’ll Do
• Implement and oversee ABA programming
• Deliver direct ABA services to patients
• Conduct behavioral assessments, including ADOS and other specialized evaluations
• Facilitate daily interdisciplinary team meetings
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices and pursue ongoing professional growth
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and annual in-services
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and ethical standards

What We’re Looking For
• Experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations
• Clinical competence in providing high-quality ABA services in a structured setting
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Required Credentials
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – active and in good standing

Why Join Us?
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families
• Competitive compensation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
 Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
 Trains new staff on ABA techniques
 Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
 Facilitates daily team meetings
 Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
 Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
 Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a
timely manner
 Participates in performance improvement activities
 Follows all hospital policies and procedures
 Must maintain license or certification in good standing
 Flexible schedule. Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
 Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
 Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
 Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
 Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
 Experience with working with adolescent population
 Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
 CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by
facility).
 First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Qualifications

  • Experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with pediatric and adolescent populations
  • Clinical competence in providing high-quality ABA services in a structured setting
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – active and in good standing
  •  Must maintain license or certification in good standing
  •  Experience with the development and implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans
  •  Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  •  Experience with working with adolescent population
  •  Must be skilled and competent to provide services to the patient
  •  Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by BACB
  •  CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by

Benefits

  • Work in a supportive, team-oriented inpatient environment
  • Make a real difference in the lives of children and families
  • Competitive compensation
  •  Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

  • Implement and oversee ABA programming
  • Deliver direct ABA services to patients
  • Conduct behavioral assessments, including ADOS and other specialized evaluations
  • Facilitate daily interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices and pursue ongoing professional growth
  • Attend required meetings, trainings, and annual in-services
  • Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and ethical standards
  •  Assist in the implementation of ABA programming on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
  •  Provides supervision to the Registered Behavior Technicians and Behavioral Health Associates
  •  Trains new staff on ABA techniques
  •  Keeps abreast of advances in treatment and sets appropriate goals for self-improvement
  •  Facilitates daily team meetings
  •  Attends staff meetings as required and completes all yearly mandatory in-services
  •  Provides direct services to the patients on the Specialized Pediatric Unit
  •  Conducts the appropriate assessments including ADOS and other specific assessments in a
  •  Participates in performance improvement activities
  •  Follows all hospital policies and procedures
  • Possible weekends or evenings when appropriate
  •  Employee will be required to perform other job related duties as assigned by their supervisor
  •  Perform other functions and tasks as assigned


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