Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Community Living

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead BCBA of Community Living is responsible for ensuring proper behavior analytics services are provided to BHA clients regarding clinical oversight and compliance with regulatory and organizational policies. The BCBA develops, plans, and implements strategies for program continuation and growth. The BCBA also provides both clinical and personnel supervision of all clinical staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties and projects will be assigned as necessary.)

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee and supervise clinical services within the residential division, ensuring high standards of care and service delivery.
• Develop and implement evidence-based clinical strategies, programs, and interventions tailored to residents' needs.
• Supervise and manage clinical teams, including Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Provisionally Licensed Behavior Analysts, Behavior Specialist, and other clinical staff.
• Serve as a mentor, developing and mentoring BCBAs and Behavior Specialists.
• Ensure clinical services are evidence-based and adhere to best practices in ABA therapy.
• Participate in various clinical committees, participating in discussions and outcomes and ensuring productive and focused meetings.
• Meet outlined requirements by the BACB, licensing board, and BHA policies to maintain current certification and licensure.
• Collaborate with all necessary internal team members (i.e., Vice President of Residential Services, Executive Director, Clinical Director, Registered Nurse, BCBA/LBA, Lead Clinician, BCBA, Behavior Specialist, Provisional Behavior Analyst, RBT).
• Communicate with the Operations Manager, Program Manager, BCBA, Registered Nurse, and RBT regarding clinical observations, individual-specific concerns, and programming needs.
• Review and approve all clinical documentation and assessments outlined within BHA policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision to BCBAs/LBAs, BCaBAs/LaBAs, P-LBAs, and individuals working towards their BCBA certification as outlined by the BACB and BHA policies as deemed appropriate.
• Train an assistant assessor on competency assessment implementation for RBT certification.
• Serve as the RBT Requirement Coordinator, following BACB and BHA policies, as needed.

Service Delivery

• Design, implement, and manage evidence-based ABA services (intervention, assessment, supervision, data analysis, etc.) for a caseload, providing services to clients 70% of the work week, the other 30% devoted to supervision, training, meetings, and other clinical lead BCBA/LBA duties.
• Design, implement, and manage evidence-based ABA services (intervention, assessment, staff training, etc.), maintaining 90% efficiency with the assigned caseload.
• Implement day-to-day programming as applicable to each client’s treatment plan.
• Develop behavioral support plans and programs based on assessment and baseline data.
• Comply with all company policies regarding data collection and plan review, saving, and modification.
• Comply with all company policies regarding client documentation and programming.
• Prepare and create materials for programming as needed.
• Request authorization, conduct assessments, write treatment plans, and complete proper billing requirement documentation as outlined in BHA policies.
• Document history, assessments, and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to client care.
• Provide guidance and feedback to clinical team members on developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized treatment plans for residents, ensuring they are based on comprehensive assessments and best practices in ABA.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all clinical activities, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to enhance service delivery.
• Participate in reviewing and resolving clinical incidents, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken and lessons are learned to prevent future occurrences.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to assist with behavioral crisis events.
• Review and approve clinical documentation and assessments outlined in BHA policies and procedures.
• Coordinate regularly with the Clinical Director to ensure consistency in residential procedures, programming, and teaching principles.
• Ensure all new clients have proper documentation and support in place before beginning services.
• Develop and lead client engagement activities/classes, ensuring clients have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Implement and maintain quality assurance programs to improve clinical practices and resident outcomes continuously.
• Monitor clinical performance metrics, using data to drive improvements and ensure accountability.
• Address and resolve clinical issues, complaints, and incidents promptly and effectively.
• Stay current with developments in ABA and related regulations, ensuring the division remains compliant and at the forefront of the industry.
• Review and provide feedback to clinicians regarding documentation related to due process, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Ensure all clients have active and approved due process, following BHA and state policies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure that all clinical practices comply with state and federal regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies.

Staff Development and Training

• Assist in developing training programs for direct care staff to increase fidelity and quality of services.
• Train direct care staff (DSPs) on implementing BSPs, programs, and behavioral-based interventions.
• Ensure that all DSPs are trained on all clients' BSPs and programming monthly.
• Provide training and direction to the direct care employees on ABA and how to take a behavior-analytic approach.
• Monitor and review the training provided by clinical team members to DSPs to ensure efficacy and effectiveness.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new clinical team members.
• Ensure all staff have been trained related to the intake of new clients, following company intake policies.
• Participate in the training and development of direct care level staff, promoting ongoing education, skill enhancement, fidelity of implementation, and certification of maintenance.
• Conduct performance evaluations for clinical staff, providing constructive feedback and supporting career growth and development.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the clinical team.
• Ensure adequate supervision and support for clinical staff to maintain high morale and job satisfaction.

Financial

• Record billable services on the company's platform, following all regulatory and company policies.
• Review and approve billable services provided by BCBAs, PLBAs, Behavior Specialists, BCaBAs, and RBTs. Ensure compliance and efficacy of billing data from the clinical team.
• Ensure clinical team members submit claims promptly and accurately, minimizing denials or delays in payment.
• Ensure team members record their worked time appropriately, following BHA policies and procedures regarding time and attendance.
• Manage and provide feedback to clinical team members regarding productivity goals.
• Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for filing all expense reports according to company policy.
• Responsible, either directly or indirectly, for completing time reports on or before the defined due date.

Family and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations, to support integrated care and service delivery.
• Advocate for the needs and rights of residents, ensuring they receive appropriate and individualized care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel in client evaluation and treatment to further their understanding of the significant social and emotional factors underlying clients' health problems.
• Serve as client advocate and liaison with physicians, families, and community to ensure continuity of care.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties and special projects to support various organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Communicate if a certification or licensure status modification would impact their qualifications as a BCBA/LBA.

FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND COMPETENCIES

CORE COMPETENCIES

1. Integrity and Professionalism: Operates with professionalism and integrity in all aspects of role, including interactions with coworkers, clients, and external contacts. Communicates in an open, honest, respectful, and consistent way. Demonstrates humility, sharing recognition and fault equally. Treats all employees as equal contributors.
2. Collaboration and Teamwork: Works cooperatively to achieve common goals by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships, sharing knowledge, and building consensus. Shows willingness to understand, respect, and support alternative perspectives, opinions, and ideas. Willing contributes to other teams a Subject Matter Experts, shares knowledge with others. Recognizes contributions of others and gives credit when credit is due.
3. Client/Customer Focus: Establishes and nurtures strong, sustainable, and collaborative relationships with clients; both internal and external. Actively seeks to understand and exceed internal/external client’s needs. Seeks and uses input and feedback to strengthen internal/external customer relationships and to improve outcomes. Engages the internal/external customer as a partner in delivering service.
4. Innovation and Initiative: Voluntarily looks for better ways to get things done and/or generate new ideas; acts on own without waiting for direction. Shows interest in learning new skills and performing new tasks. Sees beyond the “tried and true”; avoids staying a comfort zone. Identifies ways to incorporate new practices into existing framework.
5. Adaptability: Responds positively to changing circumstances by altering behavior to better fit different situations. Willing makes appropriate changes in work methods/processes. Overcomes obstacles to achieve results. Adjusts timelines, results, and expectations appropriate to changing needs.
6. Accountability: Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions. Respects confidentiality – appropriately handles confidential information. Meets or exceeds agreed upon expectations; follows through on commitments. Accepts responsibility for positive and negative outcomes of work.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field from a recognized program.

Certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) required.

• MO State License through the MO Behavior Analyst Advisory Board.
• Proof of completion of the 8-hour supervision course.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in ABA therapy.

2 years in a leadership role preferred.

Strong knowledge of ABA methodologies, clinical best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve clinical services.

Commitment to ethical standards and professional integrity.

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Good time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Demonstrates taking initiative, anticipating needs, and exercising independent/sound judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

General note: When moving clients or other heavy items, please make sure to ask for assistance if the task you are trying to complete requires more than one person. For a full definition of any terms used below, please consult with your HR team.

Seldom (1–5%): Balancing, crawling, pinching.

Occasionally (6-33%): pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion. Medium to heavy work: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Frequently (34-66%): Sedentary to light work: Exerting 10-20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Continuously (67-100%): Walking, sitting, typing, talking, stooping, kneeling, crouching. Hearing, and visual acuity are required for the position (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus). If required by position “driver status”, the employee must maintain visual acuity adequate to operate a motor vehicle.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment:

Seldom (1 –5%): Hardware tools and automobile (driver status only).

Occasionally (6-33%): Cooking tools, copier, shower, fax, calculator, cleaning tools,

Frequently (67-100%): Computer, writing instrument and telephone.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position is performed primarily in residents homes, and occasionally in the administrative office.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock (cooking, cleaning, assistance in activities of daily living, etc.). The employee is also occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be high during a resident’s crisis.

Travel for this position occurs between locations, outside training, conferences, etc., as required.

ACCESS TO PHI/CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: This role will have access to Protected Health Information (PHI) and confidential information, consisting of, but not limited to financial information, employee relations information, etc.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact BHA’s reputation.

Salary : $89,600 - $110,000