Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Entry Level

Role Overview

The BCBA provides clinical supervision, caregiver training, and approved indirect and administrative services to assigned clients.

Required

Current BCBA certification in good standing

Client Caseload

• Minimum: 1 active client
• Maximum: Up to 20 active clients
• Caseload assignments are determined by availability, experience, and operational needs.

Service Hour Categories & Definitions

• If the activity impacts treatment or clinical decision-making → Indirect.
• If the activity is coordination, communication, or availability → Administrative.

Direct Services (Billable – Client-Facing)

• BT/RBT supervision sessions
• Parent / caregiver training sessions

Indirect Services (Billable – Clinical)

• Treatment planning and program modification
• Assessments and reassessments
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Clinical case reviews
• Weekly report review and clinical input
• Clinical team meetings focused on treatment decisions and client progress

Administrative Services (Non-Clinical)

• Weekly office hours (1 hour per week) dedicated to:
• Slack availability
• Answering team questions
• General coordination support
• Emails related to scheduling, logistics, or operations
• Meetings with Operations, PMs, or PSs not focused on clinical review
• Meetings with PMs or PSs outside scheduled sessions when the purpose is administrative

Limits & Rules

• Administrative hours are capped at 4 hours per month per BCBA
• Administrative time is not client-based
• Administrative hours require prior approval
• Unapproved administrative hours will not be paid

Service Allocation Requirements (Per Client – Monthly Allocation)

Contract BCBAs are assigned a standard monthly allocation of hours per client, designed to support clinical quality and payer compliance.

Scheduling, Adjustments & Approval Process

• The Operations Team is responsible for building and maintaining BCBA schedules based on the standard hour allocation per client.
• If a client requires additional hours beyond the standard allocation, the request process is as follows:
• The Program Director reviews the clinical need
• A formal request is submitted to Operations
• Operations reviews and approves prior to service delivery
• When required by the payer, the Program Director may need to complete an addendum or clinical justification report to request authorization for additional hours from the insurance provider.
• Services delivered outside of the approved allocation or without authorization may not be reimbursed or paid.

Compensation Structure

Entry-level BCBA: $72,000–$78,000/year

Documentation, Compliance & Oversight

• Weekly availability must be submitted to Operations
• Direct services must align with scheduled appointments
• Indirect and administrative work may be completed flexibly but must meet monthly deadlines
• All documentation must include:
• Date of service
• Time of service
• Client (if applicable)
• Service category (Direct / Indirect / Administrative)

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