BCBA Area Director

Golden Steps ABA•Haverhill, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden Steps ABA is seeking a BCBA Area Director to join their team. The company is focused on changing lives through ABA therapy and fostering a community of inclusion, impact, and growth. They emphasize a culture of connection, diversity, and advancement opportunities. The BCBA Area Director will be responsible for the daily oversight of clinical quality for their team of Supervising Clinicians (BCBAs), leading clinical initiatives, and providing mentorship and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
BCBA
Masters Level degree
Current BCBA certificate through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
2+ years as a BCBA
Experience with multimodal communication systems (AAC devices, modified signs, picture exchange systems)
Familiarity with using the VBMAPP, ABLLS, Essentials for Living, PEAK
Knowledge of Skill based treatment
Previous experience in managing others and leading a team
ABA clinical knowledge and experience
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to synthesize a variety of clinical and social data to determine an appropriate treatment plan and monitor the effectiveness of treatment programs.
Ability to effectively engage in one-to-one communication with parents and clients.
Expertise in tracking and ensuring clinical outcomes, progress, and maintaining a high level of compliance.
Ability to seamlessly transition between strategic and hands-on responsibilities.
Proven experience and understanding of customer service.
Works well in a collaborative environment and builds mutual trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with clients, internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-motivated to achieve business goals.
Proven leadership and management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Superior skills in time management, observation, and data analytics.
Strong work ethic with attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
Bending and squatting for up to an hour per day.
Required to perform activities that entail fine and gross motor skills, bend kneel, squat sitting on floor level or in a chair, or standing for periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Socially savvy

Responsibilities

Provide daily oversight of clinical quality for the Supervising Clinicians (BCBAs) team.
Lead, direct, supervise, and implement clinical initiatives and programs.
Provide mentorship and professional development for the team, assisting them in overcoming challenges and answering questions.
Mentor and manage a team of Supervising Clinicians.
Lead a team of Supervising Clinicians to provide the highest quality of ABA therapy through appropriate programming, client education, and hour recommendations.
Conduct weekly one on ones to review performance metrics and client files.
Conduct quarterly fidelity assessments to drive quality and consistency throughout the organization.
Provide clinical oversight of all clienteles to drive compliance and retention to achieve optimal outcomes.
Review initial and six-month assessments conducted by direct report BCBAs to guarantee clinically accurate goals, programming, and hour recommendations.
Conduct monthly case reviews of team members' clients to ensure appropriate progress.
Ensure clients and parents are engaged in and completely satisfied with the services provided.
Review all proposed discharges/graduations for appropriateness.
Champion clinical initiatives with the team of Supervising Clinicians and Behavior Technicians.
Ensure all initiatives developed by the Quality Assurance Team are understood, accepted, and implemented.
Consistently train and lead the team to drive the highest quality of ABA therapy and best outcomes.
Attend corporate meetings and training as scheduled.
Attend training to earn CEUs and hear company updates.
Conduct monthly group BCBA meetings.
Promote the growth of Golden Steps and assist in the pursuit of business opportunities.
Build relationships with current referral sources.
Comply with all necessary payor requirements to drive referral source satisfaction.
Communicate with potential candidates seeking employment opportunities to assist in team growth, including conducting clinical interviews.
Oversee the appropriate supervision of the assigned caseload per Golden Steps leadership guidelines.
Ensure no less than 10% supervision occurs (20% preferred) and no less than one parent training hour per month occurs.
Complete and submit all initial assessments, and reassessments within the clinical timelines for appropriate authorization of services.
Lead and maintain staff by orienting and training team members.
Ensure the daily functions of the team are completed by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team that meets agreed objectives and delivers best practice results, added value, and continuous improvements.
Conduct supervision overlaps with all BCBAs to ensure programming is appropriate, updated, and aligns with the client’s needs.
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team.
Other tasks as assigned.