Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.?

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity
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  We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation
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  We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
• Connection
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  We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety
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  We invest in research and training to provide cutting‑edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Lead BCBA in our Social Connections Program!

The Lead BCBA serves as the primary clinical leader for the after‑school Social Connections Program while maintaining a center‑based daytime caseload. This role combines clinical responsibilities with program oversight, staff development, quality assurance, and implementation support.

The Lead BCBA supports participant placement, coaches staff, monitors treatment fidelity, and ensures individualized treatment goals are integrated into meaningful social learning opportunities. During program startup and growth, the Lead BCBA may also provide direct case oversight as additional BCBAs are hired and trained.

This position collaborates with clinical, program development, and operational leadership to support program quality, growth, and long‑term sustainability.

About the Social Connections Program

The Social Connections Program is a center‑based, after‑school ABA program for school‑aged learners that combines individualized treatment with structured peer interactions. Through engaging social activities, learners build communication, social, emotional regulation, adaptive, and problem‑solving skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Lead BCBA, you will work a schedule of 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., providing clinical leadership and support during the program’s after‑school service hours.

What You’ll Do:

Direct Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain direct BCBA service delivery and billable activity in alignment with organizational expectations
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments and reassessments, including Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and skills assessments, to identify target behaviors
• Train and supervise Behavior Technicians (BTs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and other team members on intervention strategies.
• Review and analyze clinical data regularly to guide treatment decisions and improve client outcomes
• Provide ongoing training and support to families, caregivers, and relevant stakeholders in behavioral strategies
• Provide treatment that is in accordance with BACB’s guidelines, policies, procedures, and ethical standards set forth by the Company

Clinical Leadership

• Serve as the primary clinical leader for the Social Connections Program ensuring fidelity of ABA programming across the center
• Ensure clinical practices are evidence‑based, ethically implemented, and aligned with organizational and regulatory standards
• Provide program leadership through effective management of clinical operations, staffing, organizational priorities, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Support participant placement and group composition to foster meaningful and mutually beneficial social skills groups
• Guide the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures to ensure alignment between best clinical practices and operational decisions
• Serve as the clinical lead for escalated families, addressing compliance issues and complex clinical concerns
• Develop and deliver CEU…