BCBA Clinical Lead

Proud-Moments; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud-Moments is seeking a Clinical Lead to support Southeast VA clinics including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport News. The role develops and implements clinical programs, supervises BCBAs, mentors fieldwork students, and ensures high-quality, evidence-based ABA treatment with strong patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with the Regional Clinical Director and admin team to train staff, oversee onboarding, and deliver crisis prevention training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Current BCBA license.
• Experience applying ABA with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disorders.
• Ability to administer and interpret clinical assessments.
• Strong clinical judgment and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, organizational and project management skills.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (or eligible) in all states in coverage area.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• At least five years’ BCBA experience with supervisory background.

Responsibilities

• Direct BCBA supervision.
• Support onboarding of behavior technicians and fieldwork students.
• Train, mentor, and provide regular guidance to BCBAs in assigned region.
• Provide group supervision and mentorship to BACB fieldwork students.
• Support collaboration events for BCBAs and fieldwork students to promote learning.
• Assist families and BCBAs with adherence to treatment plans.
• Travel 20% monthly to assigned locations for training and engagement.
• Regularly meet with local operators to ensure clinical needs are met.
• Provide weekly and monthly reporting of clinical progress.
• Maintain a caseload of clients across the region.
• Perform physical tasks during sessions with children 2–15 years old.

Skills

ABA supervision

Clinical mentoring

Group supervision

Staff onboarding

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral analysis

Current BCBA license

Licensed Behavior Analyst in coverage states

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Lead role will support all of our Southeast VA clinics:

• Viriginia Beach
• Chesapeake
• Norfolk
• Newport News

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

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