Behavior Analyst-Trauma Informed

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

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Position Summary

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Licensed Behavior Analyst (BCBA/LBA) provides direct, specialized, trauma-informed behavioral assessment and intervention services to children and adolescents receiving treatment within Youth Villages' residential programs.

This position focuses primarily on working directly with and supervising Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) who work directly with youth who demonstrate significant behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation, difficulties with adaptive functioning, and other complex behavioral needs that interfere with their daily functioning and treatment progress that may be impacted by trauma in addition to intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the position serves as a specialized behavioral resource to residential staff, offering consultation, modeling, and coaching to promote consistency in behavioral interventions across residential environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Behavior Analyst

1. Direct Trauma Informed Behavioral Intervention Services

Provides individualized, direct behavior-analytic services to children and adolescents in residential treatment

Implements evidence-based behavioral interventions to address challenging behaviors, emotional and behavioral dysregulation, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, deficits in adaptive skills, and difficulties with social functioning

Works directly with youth to teach and reinforce appropriate replacement behaviors, coping strategies, communication skills, emotional regulation skills, and adaptive functioning

Utilizes individualized reinforcement strategies, skill acquisition programs, and other evidence-based behavioral interventions

Provides structured and naturalistic behavioral intervention opportunities within residential environments

Assists youth in practicing and generalizing newly acquired skills across residential routines, social interactions, educational activities, and other daily living situations

Monitors individual responses to intervention and adjusts strategies based on observable progress and clinical assessment

Develops positive working relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate professional and therapeutic boundaries

2. Behavioral Assessment and Treatment Planning

Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), direct observations, caregiver and staff interviews, and other appropriate behavioral assessments

Identifies the potential functions of challenging behaviors and environmental factors influencing behavioral responses

Develops individualized, function-based Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and positive behavioral support strategies

• Establishes measurable behavioral goals and treatment objectives based on each youth's individual needs
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets behavioral data to monitor progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness
• Modifies behavioral interventions based on assessment findings, treatment outcomes, and evolving clinical needs
• Integrates behavioral treatment recommendations into the youth's comprehensive residential treatment plan
• Maintains accurate clinical documentation, behavioral assessments, progress notes, and intervention plans
• 3. Behavioral Skill Development and Positive Behavior Support

Provides direct interventions designed to strengthen problem-solving, frustration tolerance, communication, social interaction, and independent functioning

Teaches and reinforces alternative responses to behaviors that interfere with treatment, safety, or daily functioning

Supports youth in developing behavioral skills necessary for successful participation in residential programming

Utilizes individualized, strengths-based approaches that recognize each youth's developmental abilities, treatment needs, and personal goals

• Promotes generalization and maintenance of acquired behavioral skills across settings and relationships
• Collaborates with treatment teams to support successful transitions to family, community, educational, or less restrictive treatment settings
• 4. Behavioral Crisis Prevention and Intervention
• Identifies behavioral patterns, triggers, and environmental factors associated with escalation and other challenging behaviors
• Develops individualized prevention strategies designed to reduce behavioral crises and improve safety
• Provides direct behavioral support to youth experiencing behavioral escalation, when clinically appropriate
• Assists youth in developing safer, more effective behavioral responses during challenging situations
• Collaborates with residential and clinical staff to ensure interventions are consistent with approved safety and crisis management procedures
• Analyzes behavioral incidents to identify opportunities for improved intervention strategies
• Promotes proactive, least-restrictive approaches that preserve youth dignity and support long-term treatment progress
• 5. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Supervision and Clinical Oversight
• Ensures RBTs implement all services from the trauma informed lens

Provides ongoing clinical supervision, guidance, and oversight to RBTs delivering behavior-analytic services to children and adolescents

Ensures RBTs implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), skill acquisition programs, and behavioral treatment strategies accurately, consistently, and in accordance with established clinical protocols

Conducts regularly scheduled individual and group supervision sessions in compliance with Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) supervision requirements

Observes RBTs providing behavioral intervention services to youth and evaluates trauma- informed practice, treatment implementation, professional competencies, and adherence to clinical expectations

Provides immediate feedback, hands-on coaching, modeling, and behavioral skills training to strengthen RBT competency and intervention effectiveness

Oversees the collection, documentation, and analysis of behavioral data gathered by RBTs to evaluate treatment progress and determine necessary intervention modifications

Conducts or oversees required RBT competency assessments, as appropriately qualified, and supports continued professional development and certification maintenance

Establishes clear clinical expectations and provides ongoing performance feedback to ensure the delivery of high-quality behavioral services

Ensures RBTs practice within their authorized scope of competence and under appropriate supervision, with clinical assessment, treatment design, and treatment modifications directed by the BCBA/LBA

Collaborates with residential leadership and clinical treatment teams to coordinate RBT services and promote consistency across residential programming

Monitors RBT implementation of individualized behavioral interventions and addresses concerns related to model fidelity, professional conduct, ethics, and youth safety

Maintains accurate documentation of supervision activities, direct observations, competency assessments, and clinical oversight in accordance with applicable BACB requirements and organizational policies

• 6. Interdisciplinary Treatment Collaboration
• Collaborates with residential therapists, Occupational Therapist, psychiatrists, nurses, educational staff, direct-care professionals, and other members of the treatment team
• Participates in treatment planning meetings, clinical consultations, and case reviews
• Provides specialized behavior-analytic expertise regarding challenging behaviors and individualized treatment needs
• Coordinates behavioral interventions with existing therapeutic and educational programming

Consults with families and caregivers, when clinically appropriate, to support consistent behavioral strategies and treatment continuity

Communicates behavioral progress, treatment recommendations, and ongoing intervention needs to appropriate treatment team members

Supports an integrated treatment approach that prioritizes the overall emotional, behavioral, developmental, and psychological well-being of youth

• 7. Residential Staff Consultation and Coaching
• Provides guidance and consultation to residential staff regarding individualized behavioral interventions
• Models effective behavioral strategies during direct interactions with youth
• Supports staff in understanding the function of challenging behaviors and implementing proactive behavioral supports
• Assists staff in consistently applying individualized Behavior Intervention Plans
• Provides practical feedback and coaching to strengthen the implementation of behavioral strategies
• Collaborates with residential supervisors and clinical leadership when additional behavioral support or consultation is needed
• Facilitates targeted staff training when necessary to support individualized youth treatment needs
• 8. Documentation, Professional Standards, and Compliance
• Completes required clinical documentation accurately and within established timelines
• Maintains active BCBA certif