Board Certified Behavior Analyst; BCBA – Manager of Behavioral Services

Manager of Behavioral Services

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Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut's leading provider for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools, and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery.

The Clinical Day Treatment (CDT) Schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut's Behavioral Health Network (BHN). Natchaug CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional, or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student's individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible.

BHN Schools is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as Manager of Behavioral Services. This leadership position is responsible for providing behavioral consultation, overseeing the implementation of evidence-based behavioral programming, supervising behavioral staff, supporting educational teams, and ensuring high-quality services across multiple school locations. The successful candidate will work closely with administrators, educators, related service providers, and families to promote positive student outcomes while strengthening organizational capacity in behavior analysis and intervention.

This position requires regular travel between BHN Schools. Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with organizational policy.

Why Join BHN Schools?

At BHN Schools, our mission is to provide exceptional educational experiences for students with complex learning and behavioral needs. Our team values collaboration, innovation, compassion, and excellence. The Manager of Behavioral Services plays a critical leadership role in shaping positive outcomes for students while building the capacity of educators across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of school-wide behavioral systems.
• Establish and monitor best practices in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) across all programs.
• Develop behavioral protocols, procedures, and program standards.
• Analyze behavioral trends and recommend systemic improvements.
• Participate as a member of the school's leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
• Develop, implement, and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Perform behavioral assessments using evidence-based methodologies.
• Analyze behavioral data and modify interventions as needed.
• Ensure fidelity of behavioral programming

Staff Supervision & Training

• Supervise Behavior Technicians, Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other assigned behavioral staff.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Design and deliver professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators.
• Support staff in crisis prevention, de-escalation, and behavior management strategies.

Consultation

• Consult with administrators regarding challenging behavioral cases
• Collaborate with special education teams, related service providers, and outside agencies
• Participate in PPT/IEP meetings as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with families regarding behavioral programming and progress

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain documentation consistent with BACB ethical standards and state regulations.
• Ensure behavioral services comply with IDEA, Connecticut regulations, and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and behavioral data.
• Support Medicaid or insurance documentation requirements when applicable.

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working with students with behavioral and developmental disabilities.
• Experience conducting FBAs and developing Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications Preferred

• Experience in an educational setting.
• Experience supervising RBTs or behavioral staff.
• Knowledge of Connecticut special education regulations.
• Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder, emotional…