BCBA Behavioral Health Program Lead (Hybrid)

cbemllc; Lafayette (CA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with quarterly bonu

Comprehensive health coverage

Company-provided computer & monthly in

Generous paid time off

Health & Wellness allowance

Job summary

CBEM LLC in Lafayette, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Service Line Development Manager (BCBA) to lead the design and rollout of new behavioral health service lines across states, starting with California. You will build the operational infrastructure, credential clinicians, and navigate payer contracts to support growth.

This exempt role reports to the Operations Director, offers a base salary of $130,000 plus quarterly bonuses, and includes comprehensive benefits, a hybrid in-office

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive operational and clinical leadership experience, with a proven track record of launching, scaling, or managing an ABA service line or multi-site behavioral health practice.
• Current BCBA certification through the BACB in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the strategic roadmap for launching and scaling new Behavioral Health service lines across multiple states, including California.
• Develop and manage the operational infrastructure for the behavioral service line, including provider credentialing and standardized processes.
• Oversee navigating complex insurance landscapes to secure Medicaid and commercial payer vendorization and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Spearhead the recruitment and onboarding of the initial clinical teams to support service expansion.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to align behavioral services business growth with CBEM's macro fiscal milestones and strategic expansion goals.
• Analyze market trends and regulatory shifts to identify and capitalize on new expansion opportunities for the behavioral service line.
• Establish and maintain key relationships with state Medicaid offices and commercial insurance payers to expedite service authorization and billing processes.
• Leverage strategic partnerships with county behavioral health departments, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders to drive service line growth, improve market penetration, and optimize resource coordination through integrated care delivery models.
• Spearhead cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Clinical, Facilities, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance to coordinate the resources, operational connections, subject-matter expertise, and information necessary to support the successful launch and expansion of CBEM's Behavioral Health services.

Skills

ABA principles

Data analysis

Ethical decision-making

Professional communication

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or related field

Job description

CBEM LLC in Lafayette, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Service Line Development Manager (BCBA) to lead the design and rollout of new behavioral health service lines across states, starting with California. You will build the operational infrastructure, credential clinicians, and navigate payer contracts to support growth.

This exempt role reports to the Operations Director, offers a base salary of $130,000 plus quarterly bonuses, and includes comprehensive benefits, a hybrid in-office