Social Skills Group BCBA

Center for Social Dynamics

$90K — $103K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant fields such as Psychology or Behavior Analysis
  • Active BCBA certification required
  • Minimum two years of experience with children with autism or developmental disabilities
  • Experience leading Social Skills Groups is required
  • Knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions and curricula like PEERS® or Social Thinking®
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to collaborate with families and diverse populations

Responsibilities

  • Lead evidence-based Social Skills Group programs for children with autism
  • Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitators
  • Support development of individualized treatment and behavioral plans
  • Review client progress data for data-driven decisions
  • Deliver parent education and family support for skill generalization
  • Ensure timely completion of assessments and clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with leadership for quality and compliance

Benefits

  • Competitive salaried compensation
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • In-house CEUs and annual allowance for external learning
  • Opportunities for innovation in social skills programming
  • Collaboration with executive clinical leadership
  • Dedicated operational support for clinical focus
  • Leadership development opportunities in a growing organization
  • Mission-driven culture focused on improving lives
Full Job Description
Social Skills Groups BCBA at CSD

The Clinical Director (BCBA), Social Skills Groups role at CSD is designed for passionate Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who are committed to helping children build meaningful social, communication, and relationship skills. This leadership position combines clinical expertise, mentorship, and program oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based social skills programming that creates meaningful outcomes for children and families.
Starting Pay: $90,000 to 103,000 annually

About the Opportunity

As a Social Skills Groups BCBA you will:
  • Lead and oversee evidence-based Social Skills Group (SSG) programs for children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities
  • Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Social Skills Group Primary Facilitators and Co-Facilitators
  • Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, behavioral support plans, and clinical programming
  • Review client progress data and ensure high-quality, data-driven clinical decision-making
  • Deliver parent education and family support to promote skill generalization and long-term success
  • Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and clinical documentation
  • Partner with Regional Directors and Operations leaders to maintain clinical quality, compliance, and service excellence
  • Lead clinical trainings and contribute to ongoing staff development initiatives

What Excellence Looks Like
  • Engaging, effective social skills programs that improve client outcomes
  • Clinical teams that feel supported, developed, and empowered
  • Families who are actively engaged and confident in their child's treatment journey
  • High-quality documentation, compliance, and clinical integrity
  • Data-driven decision-making that supports meaningful progress

Benefits, Growth & Clinical Support
  • Competitive salaried compensation
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • In-house CEUs and annual CEU allowance for conferences and external learning
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative social skills programming and clinical initiatives
  • Collaboration with Regional and Executive Clinical Leadership
  • Dedicated operational and administrative support, allowing focus on clinical leadership and client outcomes
  • Leadership development opportunities within a growing organization
  • A mission-driven culture focused on improving lives and expanding possibilities

About You

This role is ideal for a BCBA who:
  • Has experience leading social skills programming for children with autism and developmental disabilities
  • Enjoys developing and mentoring clinicians and facilitators
  • Values evidence-based, individualized treatment approaches
  • Is skilled at balancing clinical quality, family partnership, and operational excellence
  • Understands social skills curricula and interventions designed to support peer relationships and social success
  • Is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis, or a related field
  • Active BCBA certification required
  • Minimum two years of professional experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities
  • Experience leading or facilitating Social Skills Groups required
  • Knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions.
  • Familiarity with social skills curricula such as PEERS®, Social Thinking®, or similar programs preferred
  • Knowledge of school-based services, IEPs, and community resources
  • Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and build collaborative family partnerships
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas

Ready to Apply?

If you've been looking for a role where your clinical expertise can directly impact a child's ability to connect, communicate, and thrive, this is it. Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes for children and families while growing your leadership career in an organization committed to clinical excellence.

Join us. Let's light up lives together.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:
  • Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work
  • Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair
  • Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening
  • Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing
  • Frequent typing, use of computer
  • Occasional walking around building
  • Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds
  • Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car

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