Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

PTO & Holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Student loan refinancing

Education assistance

Professional development

Disability insurance

Credit union

Referral bonus

CPR paid

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Lead BCBA) to provide clinical leadership for ABA services, develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, and supervise direct care staff across clinic, home, and telehealth settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes for children and adolescents with autism, drive data-based decisions, engage families, and ensure services meet clinical, regulatory, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Active BCBA credential in good standing.
• Pennsylvania licensure as LBS or equivalent per IBHS/payer rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced assessments and develop ABA treatment plans.
• supervise and mentor direct care staff per BACB standards.
• Ensure treatment fidelity and data-driven decision making.
• Maintain compliant documentation across assessments and plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Education

Master's degree

BCBA credential

PA licensure eligibility

Job description

Careers at Our Amazing Place

At The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh, we've built our legacy on being "amazing." After more than a century of the highest quality care and service to children and their families, we're forever proud of our team members who don't just make a career here - they make a difference.

Job Title

Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Location

1405 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Work Setting

Onsite – Clinic-based

Schedule

Full-time; variable hours including evenings and occasional weekends. Community events as needed.

About The Team

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh provides comprehensive and holistic services for children with autism and related disorders between the ages of 18 months to 21 years old. We offer a range of programs, including both individual and Group Therapy to best meet the needs of each child. We provide individual and group ABA services in a clinical setting. Parent training is a key part of our program and can occur in person in the clinic or via telehealth. The ABA program collaborates directly with in-house speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, and nutrition/feeding programs where appropriate.

About The Position

The Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Lead BCBA) provides clinical leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans for children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental needs. This role delivers advanced, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and data-driven IBHS services; conducts behavioral assessments; supervises and mentors direct care staff; supports program quality; and ensures services meet clinical, regulatory, payer, and ethical standards. The Lead BCBA is accountable for achieving meaningful client outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, treatment fidelity, family engagement, staff development, and continuous quality improvement across clinic, community, school, home, and telehealth settings as clinically appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced, trauma-informed, culturally responsive functional behavioral assessments, functional analyses, and other evidence-based evaluations for clients with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and complex behavioral or safety needs.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise individualized ABA treatment plans aligned with assessment results, family priorities, clinical best practices, payer requirements, and IBHS regulations.
• Design and oversee ABA interventions using evidence-based approaches such as discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, verbal behavior, precision teaching, and other developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Maintain complete, timely, and audit-ready documentation across assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, supervision notes, discharge planning, and electronic health record entries.
• Review and synthesize behavioral data to track client outcomes, guide treatment revisions, and inform supervision and clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related human services or behavioral health field required.
• Must hold an active Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential in good standing. Certification must be maintained.
• Must hold or be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure as a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) or other qualifying designation per IBHS or payer requirements.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in ABA, IBHS, BHRS, outpatient behavioral health, or related clinical settings preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing ABA services to clients ages 2–21 with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or related behavioral health needs required.
• Prior experience supervising behavior technicians, registered behavior technicians, or other direct care staff under BACB supervision standards required.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance required.
• Act 33/34 Clearances and FBI Clearance required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required (training provided upon hire).
• Completion of crisis de-escalation training during onboarding.

Amazing Benefits

We're proud to offer generous benefits to our team members. Regular full-time team members are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance – Choice of two health plans and networks
• Dental and Vision – Free coverage for team members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical, Bereavement, Educational, & Personal Leaves
• Parental leave (birth & adoption) paid – 6 weeks
• 403b Retirement Plan – pre-tax & Roth options; employer match after 1 year
• Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – CI qualifies as non-profit
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development/CEU’s
• Life and Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Credit Union
• Team Member Recognition Events
• Referral bonus
• CPR – employer paid
• Travel mileage reimbursement at federal rate

The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We serve a diverse population of children and families, and we want our workforce to reflect that same diversity. We want all interested individuals to feel welcome in applying for a career at our amazing place – we can't wait to meet you!

The Children's Institute does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religious creed, AIDS or HIV status, disability, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, union membership, or veteran/military status in employment.