Lead BCBA | Joplin, MO

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS•Joplin, MO

1d•$72,000 - $98,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of the Ozarks invites passionate professionals to join their team as a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBCBA) in Joplin, MO. This is a senior clinical role where expertise will shape client outcomes and the quality of care delivered across the ABA department. The LBCBA will serve as a mentor, clinician, and leader, applying the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to support individuals of all ages with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community.

Requirements

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills
Ability to conduct individualized, experimentally validated assessments
Strong training and supervision skills for diverse caregiver teams
Ability to collect, graph, and apply behavioral data to treatment decisions
Fluency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to lead and mentor team members while working collaboratively
Crisis prevention and intervention competency
Valid driver's license and ability to drive for work purposes
Master's Degree (accredited institution) in Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology
Current BCBA certification in good standing
Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) licensure in good standing
Completion of BACB-approved 8-hour Supervision Training
Minimum 5 years of professional experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders

Nice To Haves

Previous management or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct functional behavior assessments including analogue functional analyses, descriptive analyses, preference assessments, and skills assessments tailored to each individual.
Develop written behavior support plans and skills acquisition programs targeting both problem behavior reduction and independence-building.
Design practical data collection systems, construct and analyze graphs in Microsoft Excel, and drive data-based treatment decisions.
Implement programming directly and train caregivers to execute recommendations with fluency; monitor treatment fidelity and provide regular, actionable feedback.
Distribute graphs and narrative summaries to all client teams at least monthly.
Utilize crisis prevention and intervention skills; maintain composure and coach caregivers effectively during crisis situations.
Modify programming based on client progress, direct observation, contextual fit, and team feedback.
Develop plans for fading contrived supports, generalization, and transitioning clients toward greater independence.
Peer-review programming written by agency BCBAs and ABA Specialists.
Provide management and clinical supervision to ABA Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians, and practicum students per BACB standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings alongside professionals, families, service coordinators, and management.
Mentor new department members and lead specific programs as assigned.
Actively continue professional development through literature review and CEU attainment.