Center Director & Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Ascend Autism

$85K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
  • Active Connecticut LBA license
  • Minimum 1+ year clinical supervisory experience in ABA or behavioral health
  • Demonstrated experience in overseeing center-based ABA programs
  • Experience supervising paraprofessionals in ABA treatment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead clinical teams and ensure compliance with standards

Responsibilities

  • Conduct functional behavior assessments and update treatment plans
  • Lead, supervise, and mentor treatment team including BCBAs and Behavior Techs
  • Hold quarterly coaching sessions and prepare performance evaluations
  • Provide 1:1 ABA therapy focused on center-based sessions
  • Prepare and conduct on-the-job staff training
  • Maintain organized patient notes, data, and reports
  • Train family members on implementing treatment plans

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • 13 days PTO plus separate sick time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance
  • CEU/PDU reimbursement and ongoing professional development
  • BCBA Referral Bonus up to $2,500 per referral
  • Scholarship education assistance
Full Job Description
Center Director & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Ascend Autism Group
Hawthorne, NY
Full-time

Total compensation $85,000-$120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)

Ascend is currently seeking a BCBA Center/Clinical Director to join our growing team of professionals and lead a center-based program in Farmington, CT.

What You'll Be Doing

In general, the Center Director will be responsible for new client evaluation/consultation, behavior assessments, developing treatment plans, on-going case management and ABA Behavior Tech supervision/mentoring.

The Center Director will have ultimate responsibility for running the center-based program. In addition, the Center Director will supervise a treatment team of other BCBAs and Behavior Techs.
  • Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop / update treatment plans as necessary
  • Lead, supervise and mentor treatment team, including BCBAs and Behavior Techs / RBTs
  • Hold quarterly coaching sessions for treatment team. Prepare and review quarterly performance evaluations of treatment team, including recommendations for advancement or other changes in status
  • Provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with a focus on center-based sessions
  • Prepare and facilitate on the job staff training
  • Oversee and maintain accurate and organized patient notes, data and reports
  • Minimize cancellations of scheduled sessions
  • Train family members / guardians on implementing the treatment plan
  • Participate in team meetings and training workshops
  • Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
  • Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism Group
  • Abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations

Qualifications
  • Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
  • Active CT LBA
  • Minimum 1+ year of clinical supervisory experience in ABA or behavioral health services
  • Demonstrated experience providing clinical oversight of center-based ABA programs
  • Experience supervising paraprofessionals implementing ABA-based treatment programs
  • Experience working with young children receiving intensive ABA services
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Ability to lead clinical teams while ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to clinical care delivery
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback, coaching, and clinical guidance
  • Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability


What We Offer
  • Total Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 13 days PTO + separate sick time
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Health, Dental & Vision insurance
  • CEU/ PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
  • BCBA Referral Bonus: Up to $2,500 per referral
  • Scholarship education assistance

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