BCBA Clinical Supervisor

Job Summary

This position requires an experienced BCBA who has extensive experience and advanced training in the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior within a residential setting.

About the role

The candidate must maintain the ability to lead a highly engaged, collaborative, and accountable behavioral support team while ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethical, and best practice standards for intensive behavioral services within a residential setting.

Qualifications

• Maintains the ability to lead a highly engaged, collaborative, and accountable behavioral support team while ensuring compliance with regulatory, ethical, and best practice standards for intensive behavioral services within a residential setting.
• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data are collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as stated in AbleLight’s Good Documentation Policy and/or as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
• Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers and agency personnel accurately and timely.
• Maintain availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
• Meets regularly with Director of Behavioral Services.
• Immediately notifies on issues impacting people we serve regarding their progress and satisfaction.

Essential Duties

• Ensures appropriate behavioral data systems are implemented such that quantifiable behavioral data are collected at regular intervals to allow for the continual evaluation of behavior plans and the achievement of individual goals and objectives.
• Ensures utilization of clinically recommended service hours.
• Completes all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as stated in AbleLight’s Good Documentation Policy and/or as requested by Director of Behavioral Services.
• Develops/writes comprehensive reports documenting behavioral recommendations for guardians, caregivers and agency personnel accurately and timely.
• Maintain availability to respond to the needs of the persons we serve, providing consultation and on-site assistance to behavior crisis situations.
• Responds to referrals for service in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Meets regularly with Director of Behavioral Services.
• Immediately notifies on issues impacting people we serve regarding their progress and satisfaction.
• Teaches management staff and DSPs on the proper implementation of reinforcement, initiative-taking and preventative behavior programs and plans, data collection systems and all necessary monitoring and reporting systems.
• Conducts regular caregiver and/or staff training and consultation.
• Performs monthly BT/RBT integrity checks and provides timely and compassionate feedback.
• Demonstrates leadership that results in low attrition among technicians and RBTs working with individuals with significant, complex behavior needs.
• Participates in AbleLight leadership processes in Talent Acquisition and Quarterly Connections.
• Receives and applies constructive feedback and is independent with communicating when additional support is needed.
• Participates in professional meetings or conferences as required by the director of behavioral services and as required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) or by state rules and regulations to maintain certification, licensure and/or status as a provider.
• Maintain any required training to include any necessary crisis management procedures in the behavior plans as needed.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge and deep understanding of the science of behavior analysis and its successful implementation within a residential setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and influence project outcomes without direct supervisory authority, addressing challenges promptly and professionally.
• Skilled in developing and delivering training and presentations to leadership and project team members.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and industry standard productivity applications and project management software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective presentation abilities and a professional presence.
• Adaptable and growth oriented, with a willingness to learn and thrive in a flexible, evolving environment.

Our Values

“Mission First” We exist to serve the developmental disabilities community.
“Excellence Always” We strive for excellence in all we do.
“Team Together” We are ONE team, all together, for our mission.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in applied behavior analysis, psychology, education, or a closely related field with completed coursework that meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements for BCBA certification.
• Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB, or eligibility to sit for the BCBA exam within a defined timeframe.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience working in intensive behavioral environments such as residential programs, crisis stabilization settings, specialized schools, or programs serving individuals with significant developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs.
• 5-7 years of experience supporting individuals with lifelong disabilities in a residential setting.
• 5 -7 years of experience supervising highly engaged and effective teams.
• Strong knowledge of BACB ethical standards, trauma informed practices, and regulatory requirements related to intensive behavioral services in residential settings.
• Licenses or Certificates: State licensure as required by state of residence BCBA certification in good standing.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to use the keyboard and computer for a minimum of seven hours per day.
• Ability to work irregular hours as needed.
• Local and overnight travel, up to 15% of time.

Compensation

$63,000-70,000 BLC123