BCBA/Field-Based Clinical Manager - School Division

Success on the Spectrum - Sanford; Sanford (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Success On The Spectrum seeks a Field-Based Clinical Manager to lead its in-school ABA therapy division. You will own development and scaling of school-based clinical operations, supervise field RBTs, and partner with educational teams across contracted schools.

The role offers high daily autonomy and a hybrid field-based schedule across local school sites in Sanford, FL. You will drive program development, oversee RBTs, coordinate with IEP teams, and ensure compliance with insurance mandates

Qualifications

• RBT supervision and mentorship in field settings.
• Development of school-based ABA workflows and treatment plans.
• Clinical leadership and division-wide quality control.

Responsibilities

• Design and build standardized workflows for classroom-based ABA delivery.
• Supervise RBTs and behavior interns on-site in schools with field observations.
• Serve as primary clinical contact for school administrators and IEP teams.
• Coordinate with parents for progress reviews and home-school generalization.
• Review field notes and manage school-based authorization requests.
• Track division performance and report on growth and quality.

Skills

RBT supervision

School program development

Clinical leadership

Job description

Position Overview

The Field-Based Clinical Manager drives, builds, and oversees Success On The Spectrum’s in-school ABA therapy division. In this role, you take full ownership of developing and scaling our school-based clinical operations, supervising field RBTs, and collaborating directly with educational partners. This position offers high daily autonomy, operating primarily across contracted school sites with a flexible, field-based schedule.

Core Responsibilities

• School Program Development & Clinical Oversight: Design and build standardized workflows for classroom-based ABA delivery. Conduct functional behavior assessments (VB-MAPP, AFLS, FBA) tailored to educational environments, and create individualized, school-compatible treatment plans.

• In-Field RBT Supervision & Mentorship: Direct, train, and supervise Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and behavior interns working on-site in schools. Conduct regular field observations to ensure strict procedural fidelity and compliance with school classroom etiquette.

• District & School Liaison: Serve as the primary clinical point of contact for school administrators, teachers, and IEP teams. Lead multidisciplinary collaboration to align ABA programming with classroom goals and manage school-level conflict resolution.

• Parent & Educational Coordination: Host progress reviews and training sessions with parents to bridge home, clinic, and school generalization. Serve as the clinical authority for school-based care discussions.

• Compliance & Authorizations: Review daily field session notes in CentralReach, manage school-based prior authorization requests, and ensure all clinical documentation meets both insurance mandates and school district privacy standards.

• Division Leadership & Quality Control: Track performance metrics for the school division, develop school-specific onboarding modules, and report directly to Executive Leadership on division growth, contract health, and clinical quality.

Schedule & Workplace Environment

• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (aligned with standard school calendars).

• Location: Hybrid / Field-Based.

  • Offsite/In-School (4 Days/Week): Direct field supervision, administrative meetings, and clinical support at contracted local school sites.

  • Clinic Onsite (1 Day/Week): One dedicated day per week at the Sanford center for administrative work, leadership syncs, and team planning.