Clinical Director BCBA

Damar Services • East Chicago, IN

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About The Position

Damar is seeking a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst for a full-time opportunity supporting its residential intensive autism services. The role is responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans, collecting data, providing behavioral intervention, assisting the treatment team with behavior intervention plans, and maintaining documentation of services. The program begins with an individual assessment of each child, using observation, parent interviews, and appropriate assessment tools to develop a treatment plan responsive to the child’s needs. Assessments may cover medical, cognitive, academic, psychological, social, educational, and family-support factors.

The position serves on Damar’s interdisciplinary team, provides direct therapy when needed, trains staff on client-specific needs, and supports Intensive Autism Technicians with client programming and behavior interventions. The role uses ongoing assessment and data review to guide outcomes, interventions, discharge criteria, and long-term goals, while applying evidence-based practices and the seven dimensions of ABA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• BCaBA or BCBA credential required.
• At least two years of previous experience with autism spectrum disorders, including at least 18 months of autism experience in an ABA setting.
• At least 21 years of age per licensure requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record meeting Damar’s insurance eligibility requirements for positions requiring driving.
• No felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening requirements.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, including physical and communication demands and responding appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies.
• Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for assigned clients.
• Collect and review data and provide behavioral intervention in individual treatment.
• Assist the treatment team and other designated members in creating behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain documentation of all services provided.
• Serve as a member of Damar’s interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct therapy when needed.
• Provide client-specific training.
• Remain available and approachable to Intensive Autism Technicians regarding client programming and behavior interventions.
• Support the Agency’s quality improvement, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Use data to track outcomes and advance Agency initiatives and goals.
• Use data to determine client discharge criteria and long-term goals.
• Apply the seven dimensions of ABA: generality, effective, technological, applied, conceptually systematic, analytical, and behavioral.
• Remain knowledgeable about available evidence-based assessments.
• Conduct or arrange an assessment every six months for each assigned client.
• Continuously collect and review data to determine and confirm the function of maladaptive behavior.
• Maintain pride and ownership in Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level