BCBA Clinical Assessor - Multi-Site

Training-Wheels-Aba; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Longevity bonuses

CEUs and professional development

Clinical collaboration & leadership

Job summary

Training Wheels ABA is seeking a BCBA Clinical Assessor to centralize quality assurance through initial assessments, reassessment reviews, and payer-ready documentation. This role supports multiple locations, partnering with BCBAs, Clinical Directors, Intake, Authorization, and RCM to uphold high clinical standards.

Ideal candidates hold a current BCBA certification and a master’s degree or higher in ABA or related fields, with strong writing, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Current BCBA certification in good standing.
• Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Experience conducting comprehensive ABA assessments and developing treatment recommendations.
• Strong understanding of medical necessity and ABA authorization requirements.
• Experience writing and reviewing clinical documentation for insurance-funded ABA services.
• Strong knowledge of BACB standards, ethical requirements, and evidence-based ABA practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive initial ABA assessments including caregiver interviews, direct observations, review of clinical records, and appropriate standardized assessments; develop individualized treatment recommendations and payer-ready assessment reports.
• Support clinical handoffs by communicating assessment findings, treatment priorities, and recommendations with families and assigned treatment teams.
• Review BCBA reassessments for quality and medical necessity, providing actionable feedback to strengthen documentation and ensure payer and organizational requirements are met.
• Support authorization and peer-to-peer reviews, including clinical appeals, denials, partial approvals, and reductions in requested services.
• Partner with Authorization and RCM teams to identify payer trends and develop strategies to strengthen clinical documentation and authorization outcomes.
• Support RBT training and competency development, including competency assessments, clinical skills training, coaching, and development of training resources.
• Provide clinical consultation and mentorship to BCBAs, Clinical Directors, and other clinical team members, including support with complex cases and treatment-planning challenges.
• Lead and support clinical quality initiatives, including development of assessment tools, clinical resources, SOPs, and standardized processes.

Skills

BCBA Certification

Clinical Assessments

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Medical Necessity

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree or higher in ABA/related field

Job description

Training Wheels ABA is seeking a BCBA Clinical Assessor to centralize quality assurance through initial assessments, reassessment reviews, and payer-ready documentation. This role supports multiple locations, partnering with BCBAs, Clinical Directors, Intake, Authorization, and RCM to uphold high clinical standards.

Ideal candidates hold a current BCBA certification and a master’s degree or higher in ABA or related fields, with strong writing, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills.