Clinical Assessor / BCBA

ABA Centers of Florida, LLC; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical & vision & dental

401(k) match

Performance bonus

Job summary

ABA Centers of Florida is seeking a Clinical Assessor (BCBA) in Lakeland, Florida. You will work with families and children to complete initial assessments and coordinate transitions after intake.

You will conduct standardized assessments, supervise staff, and collaborate with admissions and clinicians. The role offers a competitive salary and BCBA benefits.

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising others.
• Background/drug screenings and driving record must be clean.

Responsibilities

• Work with Admissions and clinicians to ensure intakes and referrals are completed for prospective families/clients.
• Conduct initial assessments using standardized tools (Vineland, ABAS-2, MBA, VB-MAPP, AFLS, EFLS, ABLLS, PEAK, etc.).
• Ensure smooth transitions after initial assessments, including overlap meetings with families and receiving teams.
• Provide up to 3 initial assessments per week in home and clinical settings.
• Conduct peer reviews with insurance companies for authorization of hours.
• Train staff on conducting initial skills and adaptive assessments.

Skills

Supervising others

Education

BCBA certification

Job description

Clinical Assessor (BCBA)- ABA Centers of Florida

$90,000 - $100,000 Base Salary

Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career to the next level? Join our team as a Clinical Assessor and put your skills to use with families and kids who need your help the most. We are changing how ABA therapy is delivered in this country and making long wait lists a thing of the past.

Why We're the Best Place to Be in ABA!

• Dedication to Better Outcomes -Smaller caseloads combined with our established clinical infrastructure mean we can focus on delivering high-quality care and lasting impact for children and families
• Investment in Talent -We hire top talent and invest in developing our RBT teams, ensuring the best care for our clients and stability for our BCBAs
• Commitment to Improving Autism Care -We're serious about innovation and change, as evidenced by having our own diagnostic teams and sponsorship of the Autism Research Laboratory at Temple University
  

What You'll Do

• Work with Admissions and clinicians to ensure that intakes are completed for prospective families/clients
• Conduct initial assessments using standardized tools such as Vineland, ABAS-2, MBA, VB-MAPP, AFLS, EFLS, ABLLS, PEAK, Socially Savvy, MAS, QABF, FAST, etc.
• Ensure the appropriate transition of cases after the initial assessment, including overlap meetings with families and the receiving team
• Provide a maximum of 3 initial assessments per weekin home and clinical environments
• Conduct peer reviews with insurance companies for authorization of hours
• Train staff on conducting initial skills and adaptive assessments
  

Requirements

• BCBA certification
• 3+ years of experience in the field supervising others
• Must maintain clean background/drug screenings and driving record

Special BCBA Benefits

• 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
• Performance bonus potential

Closing Statement

ABA Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workplace free from discrimination.We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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