BCBA Supervisor

State of Utah; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The State of Utah in American Fork is seeking a BCBA Supervisor to lead and mentor the behavior department, overseeing BCBAs, BCaBAs, and trainees. You will assess client needs, develop plans, supervise staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide effective interventions.

This full-time, in-office position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires BCBA certification, supervisor training, and crisis-intervention expertise.

Qualifications

• Must hold BCBA certification and be BACB-Recognized as a BCBA Supervisor.
• Experience supervising BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and trainees is required.
• Strong crisis intervention expertise and adult ID/DD work experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise behavior department personnel, including BCBAs, BCaBAs, and behavior trainees.
• Assess client needs and develop/implement plans to meet those needs.
• Identify supervisee training needs and expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Consult with team on treatment plans, discuss cases, and provide recommendations.
• Oversee data collection systems and collaborate with staff to improve services.
• Represent the department in leadership meetings and governance activities.

Skills

BCBA Supervisor

Crisis intervention

Supervising Behavior Analysts in Train

Adult ID/DD experience

Education

BCBA certification

BACB-Recognized BCBA Supervisor

8 hours BCBA Supervisor training

Job description

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $37.11 - $55.66 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tiffany Wagner | [e-mail]

Application Deadline – Continuous until filled*

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise behavior department personnel, including BCBAs, BCaBAs, and behavior trainees.
• Assesses client needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Identifies supervisee training needs and works with them to expand their clinical knowledge and skills.
• Consults with others to discuss treatment plans, new or unusual situations, findings, options, and recommendations on client cases.
• Assessments situations and applies appropriate interventions to prevent or resolve crisis situations, and leads the behavior team to do so.
• Reviews and sign offs on apprentice-level Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and specialized behavioral assessments.
• Supervises subordinate personnel including: determining workload, delegating assignments, training, monitoring, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Consults on high-acuity cases and complex challenging behaviors, providing clinical insights and tailored intervention strategies.
• Oversees the behavioral data collection systems.
• Collaborates with USDC staff to improve behavioral services and reduce restraints.
• Represents the behavior department in leadership meetings, clinical committees, and campus-wide governance activities.

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• Completion of 8 hours of BCBA Supervisor training
• Recognized by BACB as a BCBA Supervisor
• Certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and in good standing
• 2+ years of experience with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Documented expertise in crisis intervention
• Physical ability to participate in applying physical and/or mechanical restraints with other team members as needed for adults with developmental disabilities

Preferred or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• 1 year experience supervising Behavior Analysts in Training, BCaBAs, and/or RBTs.

About The Role

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Supervisor assesses people with intellectual disabilities and mental health illness and implements plans to improve behavior. They work in a holistic campus setting to include building, school and community areas. BCBA's conduct assessments and assists the interdisciplinary team in developing goals for the clients, and will provide support to clients and staff by coordinating and providing plans in applied behavior analysis. This level supervises, develops and trains BCBA and BCaBA staff. BCBA supervisors are also able to approve apprentice level behavior support plans.

Location

895 N 900 E
American Fork, Utah, 84003
United States

Background Check Required

You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required

No

Schedule Code

AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah , click here . Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The mission of the Utah State Developmental Center is to serve as 'a statewide resource center for people with disabilities while promoting opportunity through choice and outcome based support.' This will be accomplished by providing critical services, support and resources for the intellectually disabled individuals that reside at our facility. For more information on USDC, click here!

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].