BCBA - Director Track

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Full Time Lake Hopatcong, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

At Hand Over Hand, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, we partner with families to empower children with autism and developmental disabilities. Our work is deeply mission-driven: we’re here to make a difference in the lives of children and their communities.

Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and purpose‑filled. We celebrate the growth of our team, of our families, and of ourselves. If you’re passionate about early childhood development and want to do meaningful, hands‑on work that truly changes lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

This isn’t just a BCBA role; it’s a leadership opportunity inside a dynamic, child‑centered classroom environment. As a BCBA in our Center Program, you’ll blend clinical excellence with on‑site team leadership, ensuring children receive individualized, data‑driven ABA services while helping Behavior Therapists and RBTs grow into confident, skilled clinicians.

You’ll serve as the clinical anchor in an ABA therapy classroom located within a partner childcare center, overseeing treatment integrity, staff development, and classroom operations, all while promoting ethical, compassionate care.

• Lead clinical care: Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and behavior intervention plans, and ensure programs are individualized and measurable.
• Shape future clinicians: Provide hands‑on supervision, coaching, modeling, and feedback to RBTs and Behavior Therapists.
• Build clinical excellence: Ensure staff implement programs with fidelity and progress toward RBT certification within required timelines.
• Drive data‑based decisions: Analyze behavioral and skill‑acquisition data to refine programming and guide treatment outcomes.
• Strengthen classroom systems: Oversee daily classroom operations to maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Support families and teams: Collaborate with parents, childcare staff, and interdisciplinary providers to ensure consistency across environments.

• Conduct FBAs, skill assessments, and ongoing treatment evaluations
• Develop and update treatment plans, reports, and authorization documentation
• Provide real‑time clinical supervision aligned with BACB standards
• Deliver structured staff training and competency development
• Monitor session conversions and documentation completion
• Track staff certification timelines and professional development
• Promote ethical practice, confidentiality, and compliance standards

• A clinically strong BCBA who enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Comfortable leading in fast‑paced, child‑centered classroom environments
• Skilled at balancing clinical decision‑making with operational oversight
• A confident communicator who provides clear, constructive feedback
• Calm, ethical, and solutions‑focused, even in high‑stress situations
• Passionate about helping both children and staff grow

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field
• Active BCBA certification in good standing
• Experience supervising RBTs and clinical staff
• Experience working with children with ASD in early childhood or classroom settings (preferred)
• Strong leadership, training, and staff development skills

• Competitive salary: Based on experience and credentials.
• Up to $5,000 Sign‑on bonus: Because exceptional BCBAs deserve to be recognized from day one.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, sick time, and more — because caring for our team is just as important as caring for our clients.
• Hybrid flexibility: A thoughtfully designed blend of in‑person and remote work to support productivity, collaboration, and a healthy work‑life balance.
• Clinical leadership role: Shape programming, mentor staff, and influence…