Behavioral Health Analyst
Job Description
Behavioral Health Analyst (BCBA Required) – ABA / BHT Utilization Management (Remote)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay: $70/hr (W2)
Summary
We are hiring a Behavioral Health Analyst (BCBA required) to support the daily operations of a Behavioral Health Treatment (BHT) services program, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) under the EPSDT benefit. This role is focused on clinical/operational utilization management, review of FBA/ABA assessments and treatment plans, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure medical necessity, best-practice adherence, and regulatory compliance. Ideal for a BCBA who is highly detail-oriented, confident communicating with providers and stakeholders, and comfortable producing clear documentation and reports in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Review initial FBA/ABA assessments and ABA treatment plans for adherence to BHT/ABA best-practice guidelines and medical necessity criteria
- Review diagnostic evaluations/assessments (including those submitted by licensed psychologists) to confirm recommendations for ABA/BHT services
- Support operational utilization management for members requiring CDE, BHT, and ABA services
- Assist with provider linkage and care coordination alongside case managers, triage staff, and ABA navigation teams
- Develop workflows and training protocols supporting day-to-day ABA navigation operations
- Prepare reports to meet internal, regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements
- Support quality/compliance initiatives, including review of delegated entity policies and participation in audits as requested
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert for BHT/ABA and behavioral health program operations
Qualifications (Required)
- BCBA or BCBA-D (required)
- 3+ years providing BHT/ABA therapy to children diagnosed with ASD
- Strong working knowledge of ABA/BHT best practices, documentation standards, and medical necessity review
- Ability to analyze utilization trends/data and communicate findings clearly
- Strong written/verbal communication and professional provider-facing collaboration skills
Preferred
- Master’s/Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, MFT, Education, or related field
- Licensed behavior analyst
- Experience working with healthcare delivery systems and/or public agencies serving the population
Job Requirements
Qualifications (Required)
- BCBA or BCBA-D (required)
- 3+ years providing BHT/ABA therapy to children diagnosed with ASD
- Strong working knowledge of ABA/BHT best practices, documentation standards, and medical necessity review
- Ability to analyze utilization trends/data and communicate findings clearly
- Strong written/verbal communication and professional provider-facing collaboration skills
Preferred
- Master’s/Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, MFT, Education, or related field
- Licensed behavior analyst
- Experience working with healthcare delivery systems and/or public agencies serving the population