Board Certified Behavior Analyst

For over 30 years, Gersh Autism has empowered students on the autism spectrum to reach their full potential. Serving individuals aged 5-21 across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our network of K-12 schools provides personalized education tailored to each student’s unique learning style. We offer comprehensive therapeutic services—speech, physical, occupational therapy, and more—along with vocational training for older students. Our dedicated team collaborates with families to ensure academic, social, and emotional growth, preparing students for success beyond the classroom.

At Gersh Autism, we are committed to helping individuals on the autism spectrum lead fulfilling, independent lives.

We Change Lives!

Join the dynamic team of professionals at Gersh and change not only the lives of the children and families your work with every day, but your own! Work in a truly collaborative, supportive, and knowledgeable team! This is a unique opportunity since you’ll have the opportunity to work in any of our center-based locations across Long Island. You’ll be a part of an organization dedicated to serving children with Autism that incorporates the highest standard of clinical ABA throughout all environments. Be a part of the BEST!

We are seeking an energetic, nurturing, and confident BCBA who will be responsible for coordinating, scheduling, communicating and continually evaluating the effectiveness of functional assessments, behavioral evaluations, behavior plans and individual education plans for clients on their caseload.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments, design treatment plans, staff training, parent training, meet and collaborate with other professionals, conduct clinical meetings, provide first responder and other community member training.
• Provide our families with regular, interactive and lecture and hands on parent education (in 1:1 and monthly group structure).
• Provide interactive and lecture-based staff training, for teachers, paraprofessionals, and community members.
• Help others grow in their practice of ABA! Participate in daily and quarterly staff evaluation and performance feedback sessions. Supervision of BCBA and BCBA candidates, RBT's, and other staff.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited university in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Psychology, Education, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
• Licensed Behavior Analyst, NY state
• Minimum 2 years' experience providing ABA services to children with Autism
• Experience conducting skill and behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, FBA, etc.)
• Expertise in development of skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
• Experience supervising BCBAs and/or Behavior Technicians (RBT) preferred
• CPR/First Aid/BLS, HIV Awareness Training, and 8-hour BCBA Supervision Training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst Working Conditions:

• Location: Long Island City, NY
• Monday – Friday / 8:00AM– 3:30PM (and once a week until 4 for a team meeting)
• School/Classroom Setting

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth. 

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development