Clinical Support Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Westside Children's Therapy; Carol Stream (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking a Clinical Support BCBA to provide supervision coverage for clinics with temporary BCBA vacancies. The role supports RBTs and clients, with in-clinic days required at least twice per month.

This hybrid position involves mentoring staff, updating client programs every 1–2 weeks, and collaborating with SLPs, OTs, and educators to ensure holistic care. A Master’s degree and BACB-BCBA credential with at least five years of BCBA experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field.
• Current BCBA certification from the BACB.
• 5 years of experience as a BCBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise BIPs and ABA programs for client goals.
• Monitor data to evaluate interventions and adjust as needed.
• Train and supervise behavior technicians and team members.
• Provide 10-20% supervision per client on caseload.
• Provide 5-10% supervision for each RBT.
• Collaborate with speech, OT, and educators for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate client records and progress reports.
• Update client programs every 1-2 weeks.
• Submit SOAP Notes, Evaluations, and Progress Reports per guidelines.
• Supervise BCBA fieldwork student(s) as needed.
• Mentor and train new team members per Clinic ABA Director.
• Stay current with ABA research and best practices.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Data analysis

ABA assessments

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

BCBA certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Support BCBA is responsible for providing supervision coverage to clinics with temporary BCBA vacancies. The Clinic Support BCBA will act as the assigned BCBA to ensure clinically sound supervision and care to our clients at Westside Children’s Therapy. The Clinic Support BCBA’s supervision and clinical assignments will change as needs arise. This hybrid role requires team members to be physically present at a Westside Clinic at minimum two (2) days per month to support RBTs and clients development. During in-person support days, the Clinical Support BCBA will provide in-clinic training and support to RBTs, facilitate parent meetings, and conduct supervision.

Essential Functions

• Develop and supervise the implementation of BIPs/individualized therapeutic programs to address client goals, drawing heavily from NET principles
• Monitor and analyze data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments.
• Provide training and supervision to behavior technicians and other team members.
• Provide 10-20% supervision for each client on your caseload
• Provide supervision for 5-10% of each RBTs supervision hours
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators, to ensure a holistic approach to treatment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and progress reports.
• Revise and update client programs on a regular basis, every 1-2 weeks
• Complete and submit required documentation, including, but not limited to, SOAP Notes, Evaluations, Progress Reports in accordance with practice guidelines
• Supervise no less than one student earning their BCBA fieldwork hours (if necessary)
• Mentor and train new team members as requested by Clinic ABA Director
• Stay current with the latest research and best practices in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis or a related field
• Current BCBA certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
• 5 years of experience as a BCBA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor and develop RBTs and future BCBAs
• Competence with a variety of computer applications
• Familiar with a wide variety of ABA assessments

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families
• Development mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Passion for working with children with special needs
• Dedicated clinician with a passion for quality outcomes rooted in education, training and development
• Accountable for personal behavior and performance
• Receptive to feedback with a commitment to personal and professional development
• Honest and transparent communicator

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Reliable internet connection and appropriate home office setup
• Flexible working hours based on client needs
• Availability to participate in virtual meetings
• Ability to learn and implement de-escalation skills for client sessions
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

• Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.