BCBA Lead: Shape Innovative Programs & Family-Centered Care

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Watertown, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Day Shift Schedule

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Career Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux Connecticut seeks a passionate and innovative BCBA to lead two brand-new DDS-funded programs: an adult residential initiative and a 3-bed Intensive Stabilization and Transition Program designed to prevent hospitalization and support smooth transitions from higher levels of care.

From day one, you will help design systems, shape clinical practices, and develop treatment approaches while creating a program culture grounded in positive outcomes, family partnership, and quality of life for

Qualifications

• Experience conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior support plans.
• Leadership and mentoring of direct support professionals.
• Commitment to person-centered and family-centered practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and other clinical evaluations.
• Develop and oversee individualized Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Design interventions that promote meaningful communication, adaptive behavior, independence, and quality of life.
• Monitor treatment progress through data-based decision making.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to direct support professionals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, speech-language specialists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Partner with families throughout assessment, treatment, and discharge planning.
• Support community integration and successful transitions to less restrictive environments.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement initiatives, and emerging best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Consultation

Strong communication

Education

BCBA certification

Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Job description

Devereux Connecticut seeks a passionate and innovative BCBA to lead two brand-new DDS-funded programs: an adult residential initiative and a 3-bed Intensive Stabilization and Transition Program designed to prevent hospitalization and support smooth transitions from higher levels of care.

From day one, you will help design systems, shape clinical practices, and develop treatment approaches while creating a program culture grounded in positive outcomes, family partnership, and quality of life for