BCBA Supervisor

Utah Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM); American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State Developmental Center in American Fork, UT is seeking a BCBA Supervisor to lead and mentor the behavior department, supervising BCBAs, BCaBAs, and trainees. You will assess client needs, develop plans, and provide clinical supervision while ensuring high-quality behavior analysis services.

The position requires BCBA certification, supervisor training, and experience with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• 8 hours BCBA Supervisor training.
• Recognized by BACB as a BCBA Supervisor.
• Certified as a 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise behavior department personnel, including BCBAs, BCaBAs, and behavior trainees.
• Assess client needs and develops/implements plans to meet those needs.
• Identify supervisee training needs and expand clinical knowledge and skills.
• Consult on treatment plans, findings, options, and recommendations on client cases.
• Assess situations and apply interventions to prevent or resolve crises and lead the team.
• Review and sign off apprentice-level BSPs and specialized behavioral assessments.
• Supervise workload, delegating, training, and evaluating performance.
• Consult on high-acuity cases and complex challenging behaviors with tailored strategies.
• Oversee behavioral data collection systems.
• Collaborate to improve services and reduce restraints.
• Represent the behavior department in leadership meetings and governance.

Skills

BCBA Supervisor training

BACB BCBA Supervisor

Crisis intervention

Experience with adults with ID

Supervising BCBAs/BCaBAs/RBTs

Ability to apply restraints

Job description

BCBA Supervisor

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

Application Deadline – Continuous until filled*

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

• 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.
• Assesses 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.

Qualifications

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. 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.

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].