Center-Based Managing Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA)

General Summary:

The Managing BCBA/Center Lead is a key role at Autism Care Partners responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of their assigned center, as well as the development and implementation of appropriate programs and behavior intervention plans. The Managing BCBA/Center Lead will continually monitor all assigned teams within the center-based program (BCBAs, BTs/RBTs, and related services providers), providing support and tracking progress to ensure relevant, high-quality, evidence-based treatment delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, edit, and approve skill acquisition programs in collaboration with BCBAs and Clinical Director. Recommend modifications to instructional programs based on frequent, systematic evaluation of direct observational data. Ensure that BCBAs employ a wide array of strategies to program for and assess both skill acquisition and skill generalization over time and across people, settings, situations, and materials.
• Supervise the design and implementation of programs written by BTs to reduce stereotypic, disruptive, and destructive behavior, based on systematic analysis of the variables (antecedents and consequences) that occasion and maintain the behavior and matching treatment to the determined function(s) of the behavior.
• Supervise the implementation of functional assessments (including functional analyses) of challenging behavior and select the specific intervention suited to the behavior and the context. Review, edit, and approve behavior guidelines (author, if necessary). Provide information about programming to parents.
• Ensure that all staff are trained on best practice procedures based upon the principles of behavior analysis, and commensurate with the responsibilities of their job duties. Ensure therapist competency through RBT certification. Track and ensure all therapists have received appropriate safety care training.
• Facilitate site staff trainings and site staff clinical meetings.
• Review resumes and support in talent recruitment efforts.
• Conduct performance reviews for site staff alongside the Clinical Director.
• Create/develop performance improvement plans and/or other interventions with assistance of a Clinical Director.
• Review and approve initial assessments and 6-month reports.
• Ensure continuous open communication with parents regarding adjustments to their child’s program, staffing changes, and all other program related information.
• Develop and conduct ongoing training for site staff; directly supervise approximately 10% of each BT/RBT’s time.
• Attend parent meetings as necessary to ensure both collaboration and training occur in an appropriate manner.
• Supervise the development of transition plans for children as they exit the program. Closely supervise transition programs that offer therapy outside the clinical setting.
• Work to positively impact team spirit and overall morale.
• Regular and predictable attendance and presence at respective center is an essential requirement of this position.
• Complete all clinical documentation and billing via electronic health record (EHR) in a thorough, efficient, and timely manner, in compliance with internal and external quality and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the BACBs Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analyst.

Meeting Expectations:

• At least once weekly with Clinical Director
• At least once monthly with Regional Director
• Participation in cross-departmental meetings as applicable.
• External partner meetings as applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Behavior Analysis (Degree in ABA preferred). BCBA required.
• Licensures: Current MA State Behavior Analyst licensure required.
• Work Experience: At least 1 year of experience working as a BCBA, with at least 2 years of experience working with children diagnosed with autism. Experience with behavior intervention plan development and programming for children diagnosed with autism, and the supervision of staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location