BCBA - Director Track
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Healthcare
ABA Therapy / Behavioral Therapy
Job Description
Job Description
About Hand Over Hand LLC
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.
Why This Role Matters
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.
How You'll Make an Impact
- 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.
What You'll Own & Elevate
- 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
Who You Are
- 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
What You Bring
- 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
Why You'll Love Working Here
- 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 outcomes.
- Professional growth: Ongoing learning, CEU opportunities, and leadership development.
- Mission-driven work: Your expertise directly supports children's progr
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