Lead BCBA - Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Rockville, MD

About the Role

This is an administrative and clinical leadership position that provides clinical oversight for a team of technicians and clients. Each team includes designated clients, behavior technicians, and a shared Operations Coordinator, who manages administrative tasks and scheduling. The Lead Clinical Supervisor role is responsible for assessing clients, developing treatment plans, and ensuring the effective training and implementation of individualized programs while leading their therapy room to ensure a safe, happy, and productive environment for staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct skills and behavior assessments to deeply understand your clients
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans and plan evidence-based interventions
• Train, supervise, and support a small team of RBTs dedicated to your clients
• Collaborate with colleagues, supervisors, and the quality assurance team to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Coordinate with and train caregivers to empower them as partners in their child's progress
• Work independently, consulting with the Clinical Director
• Oversee a team of 7 full-time equivalent clients receiving early intervention services
• Oversee clinical performance of 8 or more behavior technician staff, including RBTs and non-certified technicians
• Provide training and onboarding support for new team members at all technician levels
• Oversee the delivery of all medically authorized hours for each child
• Lead at least weekly therapy room team meetings to communicate updates, review client progress, address staff questions, and promote a cohesive team environment
• Supervise technician sessions, including 1:1, dyad, and group formats as applicable
• Conduct individual and group family training; develop treatment plans; and provide direct instruction services when necessary per BACB standards and company policy
• Uphold the BACB ethical code and CASP practice guidelines
• Supervise VBA Trainees in your therapy room
• Comply with all company policies as outlined in the Employment Agreement, CS Manual and Center Policies documents
• Collaborate with other professionals for the coordination of care for each individual client
• Ensure therapy room performance management includes, but is not limited to, appropriate feedback (positive and constructive) and disciplinary action in accordance with existing policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for a minimum of 2 years with experience supervising the implementation of ABA-based treatment programs by RBTs
• Licensed in the state of Maryland or actively pursuing licensure at the time of hire
• Dedicated to providing high-quality, outcomes-based care to clients and their families
• Completion of 8 hours supervision course approved by the BACB
• Previous experience with supervision per BACB standards
• Previous experience with early intervention with an emphasis on Verbal Behavior
• Experience with programming based on Skinner's analysis of language
• Experience conducting family trainings

Physical Demands

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions:

• Movements in response to aggressive and self-injurious behavior
• Ability to move quickly and confidently to intervene in situations when protective carries or environmental arrangement are deemed necessary
• Ability to pursue a bolting student, including but not limited to: running, moving quickly from side to side
• Successful completion of Safety Care training and Re-Certifications including but not limited to: pivoting, knee squats, shuffling front and backwards, and carrying children

Compensation & Earning Potential

Base salary of $105,000 with opportunity to earn up to an additional $40,000 annually through quarterly bonuses.

What That Can Look Like

• 25 billables/week: $105,000 (base salary)
• 27 billables/week: $115,000
• 30 billables/week: $128,000
• 32 billables/week: $137,000
• 34 billables/week: $145,000

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with low out-of-pocket costs
• Generous Time Off structure (27 paid days off annually)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional Development stipends
• Supervision Incentive - additional incentive earnings for BACB supervision of BCBA trainees (up to $8K annually)
• Short-term/long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Sign-on and/or relocation bonus for qualified candidates

Schedule

Center hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No nights, no weekends. Caseload: Small caseloads of 7 kiddos.