Clinical Services Specialist- BCBA

Magical Moments AB; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magical Moments ABA in Norfolk, VA seeks a Clinical Services Specialist to lead clinical initiatives and support BCBAs in delivering high-quality services. You will help with initial assessments, supervise BT/RBTs, and support quality assurance efforts across the team.

The role emphasizes maintaining caseloads, meeting billable targets, and mentoring new BCBA staff while ensuring adherence to ABA standards and company policies. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA or related field is required.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required.
• Experience supervising BCBAs and RBTs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of at least 3 clients while supporting others.
• Provide supervision to BT/RBTs and assist BCBAs as needed.
• Develop child-specific behavior plans based on ABA principles.
• Assist in initial assessments within defined drive times and remotely when needed.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Caseload management

Client progress monitoring

ABA principles

Education

Master's degree in ABA or related field

Tools

Central Reach

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Clinical Services Specialist position is a clinical leadership position that reports to the Director of Clinical Services or other designated clinical leader to maintain, improve, and implement Clinical Services systems, processes, and initiatives. The Clinical Services Specialist is an individual who has a passion for supporting BCBAs in providing high-quality services to their clients. The Clinical Services Specialist will take an active role in assisting BCBAs in completing initial assessments, offering additional support to BCBAs in their assigned state, and supporting the quality assurance team.

BCBA Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload of no less than 3 clients in a manner that allows you to complete the remainder of your duties
• Billable expectation: 20 hours
• Provide supervision to BT/RBTs under your caseload, and, availability permitting, fill in for other BCBAs who are not available and support is needed
• Develop child-specific behavior plans in accordance with the principles of ABA Therapy

Specialist Level Delegations

• Serve as on the ground support for BCBA overlaps and clinical case review meetings, as requested by BCBA’s and as the need is otherwise identified. Including but not limited to:
• Troubleshoot caseload issues, such as failure to meet goals or regression
• Assist in delivering training to RBTs with remote supervisors
• Offer in-person support to BCBAs and RBTs
• Assist BCBAs during initial assessments within a defined drive time
• Offer remote assistance for initial assessments outside of the defined drive time
• Act as a BCBA experience navigator - be a listening ear to BCBAs by offering support and guidance in collaboration with the state-based leadership team
• Available to act as a BCBA Mentor for BCBAs who are in their first year of certification and/or first 6 months of working at Magical Moments ABA at the discretion of clinical leadership to ensure alignment with company clinical standards of excellence
• Carry out Quality Assurance initiatives at the discretion of the Director of Quality Assurance Review Treatment Plans as needed with an emphasis placed on BCBAs who are new to Central Reach and/or certified for <1 year
• Communicate edit and revisions requests for assessments, reassessments, and treatment plans
• Assist other BCBA’s in navigating insurance and authorization denials by advising edits and guiding through the peer to peer process per insurance feedback
• Complete BCBA Quality Assurance Reviews as needed
• Complete BCBA Start of Services Fidelity Checks as needed
• Carry out BCBA Onboarding sessions as needed

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Required)

Work Location: In person