Lead BCBA | Joplin, MO

The-Arc-of-the-Ozarks; Gateway Drive (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan 403(b)

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Arc of the Ozarks invites a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst to mentor clinical staff and shape care across the ABA department. You’ll apply ABA science to support individuals of all ages, directing their paths toward greater independence in the community.

You will lead assessments, design plans, supervise staff, and collaborate with families, service coordinators, and management to continuously improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology.
• Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in good standing.
• BACB-approved 8-hour Supervision Training completed.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with developmental disabilities or psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and analyses tailored to individuals.
• Develop written behavior support plans and skills acquisition programs.
• Design data collection systems and graphs in Excel for treatment decisions.
• Provide supervision to ABA Specialists, RBTs, and practicum students per BACB standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and mentor department members.
• Support crisis prevention and guide caregivers during crises.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Supervision skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology

Missouri LBA licensure

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? The Arc of the Ozarks invites you to join our team of value-driven professionals as a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (LBCBA), a senior clinical role where your expertise shapes not only client outcomes, but the quality of care delivered across our entire ABA department.

You’ll serve as a mentor, a clinician, and a leader, applying the science of Applied Behavior Analysis to support individuals of all ages in directing their own lives as valued members of the community.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Conduct functional behavior assessments including analogue functional analyses, descriptive analyses, preference assessments, and skills assessments tailored to each individual.
• Develop written behavior support plans and skills acquisition programs targeting both problem behavior reduction and independence-building.
• Design practical data collection systems, construct and analyze graphs in Microsoft Excel, and drive data-based treatment decisions.
• Implement programming directly and train caregivers to execute recommendations with fluency; monitor treatment fidelity and provide regular, actionable feedback.
• Distribute graphs and narrative summaries to all client teams at least monthly.
• Utilize crisis prevention and intervention skills; maintain composure and coach caregivers effectively during crisis situations.
• Modify programming based on client progress, direct observation, contextual fit, and team feedback.
• Develop plans for fading contrived supports, generalization, and transitioning clients toward greater independence.
• Peer-review programming written by agency BCBAs and ABA Specialists.
• Provide management and clinical supervision to ABA Specialists, Registered Behavior Technicians, and practicum students per BACB standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings alongside professionals, families, service coordinators, and management.
• Mentor new department members and lead specific programs as assigned.
• Actively continue professional development through literature review and CEU attainment.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (eligible new hires)*
• Competitive, experience-based pay + annual wage increases
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer match at 1 year of service
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Scheduling

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Key Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Ability to conduct individualized, experimentally validated assessments
• Strong training and supervision skills for diverse caregiver teams
• Ability to collect, graph, and apply behavioral data to treatment decisions
• Fluency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor team members while working collaboratively
• Crisis prevention and intervention competency
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive for work purposes
• Master's Degree (accredited institution) in Behavior Analysis, Education, or Psychology
• Missouri Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) licensure in good standing
• Completion of BACB-approved 8-hour Supervision Training
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or psychiatric disorders
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred

The Arc of the Ozarks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Sign-on bonus is not paid to rehired staff or those hired in a part‑time or PRN capacity. Additional conditions apply.