ABA Manager BCBA

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy is seeking an ABA Manager to lead and oversee the ABA program at its Detroit neighborhood clinic. The role provides clinical direction, supports high-quality individualized services, and mentors BCBAs, RBTs, and BTs. The manager collaborates with speech, occupational, and physical therapists as part of a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric care. Responsibilities include developing staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and ABA best practices, optimizing program efficiency and clinic capacity, and strengthening parent and staff engagement. The manager oversees individualized skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans, conducts assessments, monitors client progress, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. Services are clinic-based, with no travel to clients’ homes. MetroEHS provides integrated pediatric therapy services, including Speech, Occupational, Physical, ABA, and Feeding/Swallowing Therapy. The company emphasizes evidence-based, intensive, collaborative, and play-based care.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising behavioral programs and clinical staff.
Prior experience with behavioral assessments, support plans, and progress-monitoring tools.
Strong clinical skills in ABA.
Demonstrated ability to drive and manage change systematically while engaging others in the process.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to kneel, bend, and play at ground level.
Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs may be required.
Ability to respond to behaviors such as elopement or aggressive actions.
Ability to work in loud or noisy environments and potential exposure to bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the clinical direction of the ABA program, ensuring high-quality, individualized services.
Oversee and mentor BCBAs, RBTs, and BTs, fostering professional growth and excellence.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and ABA best practices.
Collaborate with Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists to support multidisciplinary care.
Train and onboard new BCBAs and provide ongoing supervision and professional development.
Monitor and optimize ABA program efficiency, appropriate services, and balanced staff caseloads.
Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback to support staff improvement and retention.
Educate staff and parents about individualized treatment plans before services begin.
Strengthen parent training to enhance engagement and empower families in their child’s care.
Expand clinic capacity while maintaining high-quality, individualized treatment plans.
Develop and refine skill acquisition programs and behavior intervention plans based on ABA principles.
Assess and adjust behavior plans to align with client progress and evolving needs.
Maintain accurate documentation, including supervision notes, progress updates, and behavior data.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, including ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and PEAK, at intake and semi-annually.
Participate in staff meetings and training workshops to promote best practices and professional growth.