Job Description
Make a Difference in the Lives of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health (HBH) is seeking compassionate and motivated Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to provide Training & Consultation (T&C) services through our Developmental Disabilities Division (i/DDD) Waiver Program.
We are currently hiring for positions on:
- Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island) – 1 Opening
- Oʻahu – 1 Opening
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Training & Consultation (T&C)
In this role, you will support adults (ages 22+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities by partnering with participants, families, caregivers, service supervisors, and direct support staff to develop and implement individualized, person-centered behavior support strategies. Services are guided by each participant's Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and are designed to promote independence, enhance quality of life, increase community inclusion, and support meaningful progress toward each individual's personal goals.
Services may be provided in participants' homes, community-based settings (including Adult Day Health Programs & Residential Facilies) or employment locations, as authorized by the ISP.
- Providing recommendations to inform the person-centered planning process and support the development of meaningful goals, objectives, and outcomes.
- Supervising and monitoring participants, families, caregivers, and providers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with the ISP.
- Developing behavioral support plans and protocols to address identified needs and promote participant well-being.
- Delivering initial and/or ongoing training, instruction, and technical assistance, which may include:
- Supportive counseling to strengthen family systems and promote emotional well-being.
- Instruction on treatment regimens and other services outlined in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) or Action Plan.
- Training for caregivers and providers on the use of equipment or tools specified in the service plan.
- Providing updates and modifications to plans as needed to ensure the participant’s continued safety and success in the home and community.
- Certified BCBA
- 2+ years of experience preferred
- Ability to travel throughout assigned service areas
- Strong assessment, documentation, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
- Must be able to successfully pass all required background screenings and credentialing requirements.
- Must provide/obtain TB clearance/results prior to employment.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain certification prior to providing services.
- Must provide official college transcripts to verify educational requirements.
- Must be able to meet all HBH, DDD, and Medicaid Waiver onboarding and compliance requirements prior to providing services.
Compensation: $70-$75 per hour, based on experience, with separate administrative rates, if applicable.
- This position offers a flexible schedule, with hours ranging from P/T to As Needed basis, depending on referral flow.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible employees / insurance starts first of the month after 4 consecutive weeks of 20+ hours)
- Paid time off accruals
- Paid training and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
- Opportunities for professional growth within a growing organization
WHY JOIN HBH?
At HBH, our BCBAs have the opportunity to make a lasting impact beyond traditional ABA services. Through the DDD Training & Consultation Program, you'll work collaboratively with adults, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop sustainable, person-centered supports that promote independence, improve quality of life, and strengthen community inclusion. We value clinical autonomy, collaboration, and innovative, culturally responsive care that empowers individuals to achieve their goals.
At Hawai`i Behavioral Health, we believe each child and individual has a special gift to offer, each family has its own unique strength to build upon, and each person who struggles with emotional or mental health challenges can find hope for a better life. Our legacy evolves each and every day as we work together as a team in the lives of the children, individuals, and families we serve.
"A’ohe hana nui ka alu’ia" No task is too big when done together...
Our History: Hawai`i Behavioral Health was created in 1993 to meet the needs of Hawaii’s children, adults, and families.
Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the clients we serve and their families by demonstrating excellence in delivery of social, education, and behavioral health services. Our team of dedicated staff lives our mission.
Our Vision: To develop a system of integrated services to meet the needs of Hawai`i through innovative, culturally relevant, and best practices.
Our Values: Dedication, Excellence, Fortitude, Compassion, Individual & Family Centered, Empowerment
Hawaii Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
HBH staff are committed to cultural competence. Cultural competence is the ability of individuals and systems to respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ability statuses, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the work of individuals, families, tribes, and communities, and protects and preserves the dignity of each. Cultural competence is a continuous process of learning about the differences of others and integrating their unique strengths and perspectives into our lives.