BCBA Clinical Lead

Proud Moments ABA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Proud Moments ABA is seeking a Clinical Lead to support Southeast Virginia clinics including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Newport News. The role focuses on developing and implementing clinical programs, supervising BCBAs, mentoring fieldwork students, and promoting evidence-based ABA treatment plans.

Travel and collaboration with the RCD are essential. The Clinical Lead will mentor clinicians, coordinate onboarding, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes across the region.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral analysis, education, psychology, or related field.
• Current BCBA license.
• Demonstrated ABA experience with children on the autism spectrum or related disorders.
• Ability to administer and interpret clinical assessments.
• Excellent clinical judgment and confidentiality.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (or eligible) in all states in coverage area.
• At least five years’ experience as a BCBA, with at least two years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct BCBA supervision.
• Support local onboarding of behavior technicians, fieldwork students, and BCBAs.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to BCBAs in the region.
• Provide group supervision and mentorship to BACB fieldwork students.
• Assist regional collaboration events to promote learning and growth.
• Assist families and BCBAs toward adherence to effective treatment plans.
• Travel to assigned locations for training and engagement activities (up to 20%).
• Meet with local operators to ensure clinical needs are met.
• Provide accurate weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain a caseload based on region needs.
• Perform required physical tasks to support sessions with children.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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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