Director of Behavior Analysis

Envision Unlimited•Chicago, IL

5d•$105,000•Remote

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality, person-centered services and clinical excellence. As our Director of Behavior Analysis, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, influence, and grow a dynamic behavior analysis department while collaborating with passionate professionals who value integrity, innovation, and impact. Salary : $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience and credentials. The Director of Behavior Analysis is responsible for the administration, supervision, and strategic oversight of the Behavior Analysis Department. This role ensures effective coordination, development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of behavior support services across the organization. The Director provides clinical and administrative supervision to Behavior Analysts and BCBA Administrators, supports department operations, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality and sustainable behavior analytic services. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements

Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis from an accredited school or equivalent Master’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school.
Minimum of six years of professional experience in a clinical setting working with adults. A minimum of eight years of experience in behavior analysis.
Current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst- approval to supervise students accruing hours toward board certification, keeping this updated as required. Ability to obtain licensure in Illinois.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Behavior Analysts in behavioral assessment, Behavior Support Plan (BSP) development, staff training, implementation, data collection, and ongoing behavioral support.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of assessments, BSPs, and data.
Provide guidance and oversight to BCBA Administrator(s) related to department management processes and workflows.
Facilitate communication and coordination related to psychiatric reviews with applicable Behavior Analysts.
Collaborate with Human Resources to identify staffing needs, participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training of new behavior analytic staff.
Assign and monitor caseloads based on staff availability, billable hour expectations, and service demand.
Manage service capacity and demand when new referrals for behavior services are received.
Review and update the Behavior Analysis Department Handbook annually to ensure accuracy and alignment with agency practices and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to ensure appropriate documentation of BSPs, data collection, and service delivery.
Develop and distribute a monthly department calendar outlining meetings, deadlines, and due dates via Outlook.
Meet with Level 1 staff on a quarterly basis and Level 2 staff monthly to provide oversight, support, and performance guidance.
Create and maintain the Behavior Management Committee (BMC) and Human Rights Committee (HRC) BSP lists for presentation, ensuring all corresponding documentation is completed and maintained in the EHR.
Participate as an active member of the BMC and attend HRC meetings to support Behavior Analysts during rights review presentations.
Attend applicable divisional meetings (e.g., CDS, CLS, CLT, SSH, Intake) to communicate Behavior Analysis Department updates and gather information relevant to departmental operations.
Facilitate consistent communication between the Behavior Analysis Department and other agency divisions.
Lead a monthly Behavior Analysis Department meeting to communicate process updates, provide reminders, share agency-wide information, and offer opportunities for clinical consultation or continuing education (CEUs).
Support Continuous Quality Leadership (CQL) factors and initiatives as applicable.
Oversee monthly billing processes, including review and approval of staff hours and preparation of billing materials for Finance.
Identify and submit additional compensation requests to appropriate supervisors for processing.
Project monthly department revenue and collaborate with Finance to reconcile projections and actual revenue.
Attend monthly Finance meetings to review revenue reports, identify discrepancies, and follow up on billing rejections, including those related to IMPACT.

Benefits

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
Dental and Vision Insurance Options
Company paid Life and LTD Insurance
Voluntary plans (Pet insurance, AD&D, Life, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability)
11 Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
403B plan
In house training and CEU’s
Employee Assistance Network
Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
Opportunity for career growth & development