BCBA Clinical Lead

Proud Moments ABA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud Moments ABA in Durham, NC, seeks a Clinical Lead to help develop and implement clinical programs across Durham and Burlington clinics. The role shares responsibility for clinical quality with the Regional Clinical Director and focuses on training staff and promoting evidence-based ABA.

You will mentor BCBAs, supervise fieldwork students, oversee onboarding, and ensure families receive high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, education, or psychology.
• Current BCBA license.
• Experience implementing ABA with children with autism.
• Ability to administer and interpret clinical assessments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Minimum five years as a BCBA, including two years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct BCBA supervision.
• Onboard local staff including BCBAs and fieldwork students.
• Train and mentor BCBAs in the region.
• Provide group supervision to BACB fieldwork students.
• Support collaboration events with RCD for learning and growth.
• Ensure adherence to effective treatment plans.
• Travel ~20% monthly to training locations.
• Meet with operators to address clinical needs.
• Provide weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Maintain caseload aligned with regional needs.
• Physically engage with clients during sessions.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology

BCBA license

Job description

The Clinical Lead role will support both our Durham and Burlington clinics.

The Clinical Lead position is responsible for assisting the development and implementation of clinical programs. This role will share responsibility clinical quality aspects of the local market with their assigned Regional Clinical Director, including training new BCBAs, providing crisis prevention training, mentoring, supporting existing BCBAs, and promoting the development of students in BACB Fieldwork programs. The Clinical Lead works closely with the Regional Clinical Director and the administrative team to ensure all employees are properly trained and all families have a high-quality clinical experience that focuses on patient outcomes and proven evidence-based ABA treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Direct BCBA supervision.
• Support local clinical onboarding of behavior technicians, fieldwork students, and BCBAs.
• Train, mentor, and provide regular guidance to BCBAs in assigned region.
• Provide group supervision and mentorship to BACB fieldwork students.
• Support the RCD during regular collaboration events for BCBAs and fieldwork students to promote learning and cultural growth.
• Assist families and BCBAs towards successful adherence to effective treatment plans.
• 20% travel required; travel to assigned locations for training and engagement activities monthly.
• Regularly meet with local operators to ensure all clinical needs are being met.
• Provide accurate weekly and monthly reporting of clinical progress.
• Maintain a caseload of clients based on the region’s need.
• Physically keep up with clients as they move about the session area(s). This will require many physical activities including, but not limited to, standing, sitting, bending, lifting 25+ pounds, running, squatting, kneeling, and generally keeping pace with children from 2-15 years old

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Current BCBA license.
• Demonstrated skills and experience implementing applied behavioral analysis (ABA) with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disorders.
• Ability to administer and interpret a variety of clinical assessments.
• Excellent clinical competence and judgment.
• Commitment to handling confidential information responsibly.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills.
• Licensed Behavior Analysis (or eligible) in all states in coverage area.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• At least five years’ experience as a BCBA, with at least two years in a supervisory position