Conduct and synthesize structured case reviews, focusing on risk categories such as behavioral emergencies, trauma, medical comorbidities, and psychiatric complexity.
Collaborate with the Director of Research to refine and implement research-driven risk frameworks (e.g., Safe-T, structured records reviews).
Support the translation of risk findings into clinical protocols, staff training, and family support tools.
Analyze and summarize case-level data to inform clinical decision-making and organizational risk policy.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, offering research-informed recommendations for complex client needs.
Contribute to scholarly outputs (manuscripts, conference presentations, internal reports) related to clinical risk and safety practices.
Provide consultation and mentorship to clinical teams on integrating evidence-based risk practices.
Maintain project records, confidentiality standards, and documentation aligned with IRB and research ethics requirements.
Requirements
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, or related discipline
Active BCBA certification in good standing preferred; other licensure (psychology, counseling, or social work) strongly considered for risk mitigation expertise.
5+ years of professional experience supporting individuals with autism and/or complex behavioral and medical needs.
Demonstrated experience in clinical risk assessment, crisis planning, or safety-focused research.
Strong collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across projects and timelines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate findings to both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
Comfortable working independently while maintaining collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Willingness to travel occasionally to support research activities or represent the organization at professional conferences.
Successful completion of background check, drug screening, and maintenance of a clean driving record.
Willingness to sign and comply with the company’s non-disclosure agreement (NDA), including future amendments.
Co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications or professional conference presentations (preferred)
Experience coordinating or managing research partnerships with academic or medical institutions (preferred)
Familiarity with IRB processes, data privacy standards, and applied research ethics (preferred)
Proficiency with data analysis tools, visualization platforms, or behavior analytic software (e.g., SPSS, Excel, Catalyst, or similar) (preferred)