Managing BCBA

Total Spectrum, LLC; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mental Health & Well-Being Support

Employee Discounts & Perks

Generous PTO for full-time employees

Job summary

Total Spectrum, part of LEARN Behavioral, seeks a Managing Behavior Analyst to lead clinical care and mentor supervisors and technicians. You will oversee treatment delivery, guide staff development, and ensure services lead to meaningful client outcomes.

Join a network committed to evidence-based practice, collaboration with families, and professional growth. This role emphasizes clinical leadership, supervision, and ongoing expertise expansion.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, education, or a related field.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification required.
• Licensure as required by state statutes to deliver ABA services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver protocol modification, assessment services, and family treatment guidance per LEARN standards.
• Provide mentorship and clinical direction to clinical supervisors.
• Provide clinical direction to technicians.
• Use data to drive clinical programming and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Complete mandatory trainings and attend required meetings.
• Report clinical and scheduling concerns promptly and provide feedback to staff.
• Deliver treatment by protocol when needed and adhere to compliance policies.
• Supervise one or more individual contributors and support team development.

Education

Master Degree

BCBA Certification / License

Job description

Managing Behavior Analysts provide clinical leadership and oversight for a client caseload while developing and supporting the clinical supervisors and Behavior Technicians on their teams. They are committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration with families, colleagues, and other providers to achieve meaningful outcomes for clients.

Lead clinical care by overseeing treatment delivery, providing clinical direction, and ensuring services support socially significant outcomes for clients.

Develop and support clinical teams through supervision, mentorship, and ongoing professional development while continuing to expand their own knowledge and expertise in ABA.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

Continuously delivers clinical excellence in the services provided and support of others

Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

Total Spectrum is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network committed to helping children and students reach their unique potential. Our teams combine evidence-based practices, collaboration, and individualized support to create meaningful outcomes.

We know there are a lot of options out there, so why not choose something that makes a difference?

Build real skills make a real impact do work that matters.

What We Offer

Benefits for All Employees

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits – Benefit plan options available for both full- and part-time employees, with coverage designed to support you and your family.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth savings options, plus potential employer contributions after one year.

Mental Health & Well-Being Support – Free, confidential 24/7 counseling and access to Talkspace resources.

Employee Discounts & Perks – Save on travel, entertainment, fitness, insurance, gift cards, and more through exclusive employee discount programs.

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Generous Paid Time Off – 15 days of PTO plus 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays.

Expanded Health Plan Options – Choice of multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to fit individual and family needs.

Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance – Added financial protection at no cost to you.

HSA & FSA Options – Tax-advantaged savings for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

What You Have

Education: Master Degree

Experience: 2 years as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or license as required by local statutes to deliver behavior analysis

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking to others to convey information effectively.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

What You’ll Be Doing

Deliver protocol modification, assessment services, and family treatment guidance to assigned clients according to LEARN clinical standards

Provide support, mentorship and clinical direction to clinical supervisor

Provide clinical direction to technicians

Employ clinical best practices and use data to drive clinical programming

Document services delivered accurately and timely according to company policies

Complete mandatory trainings and attend required meetings

Report clinical and scheduling concerns promptly

Deliver clinical and professional feedback to staff

Provide treatment by protocol when needed

Adhere to all company compliance policies, written or unwritten

Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor

This role supervises one or more individual contributors.

Physical Demands, Work Environment & Safety

The physical requirements and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. In order to perform this position adequately, the individual must be able to carry out the following essential physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential physical requirements.

Physical & Safety Requirements- You are expected to be able to complete all physical requirements of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

Must be able to walk, stand, and sit throughout the workday (up to 50% or more as required).

Must be able to quickly and independently change positions, including bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, balancing, and sitting on the floor.

Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to occasionally run or move quickly and maintain continuous visual supervision and auditory awareness of clients to ensure safety.

May be required to exert physical control of clients in accordance with ABA guidelines.

Must have sufficient stamina to engage in physical activity for extended periods.

Must be able to react quickly to client movement and changes in the environment.

Communication & Cognitive Requirements- You are expected to be able to complete all communicative and cognitive requirements of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

Must be able to concentrate on tasks for sustained periods.

Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, families, and team members.

Must be able to work in loud, unpredictable high-stimulation environments for extended periods, including settings with frequent noise, movement, and stimulating lighting.

Client Care Activities- You are expected to be able to complete all physical requirements of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:

Must be able to independently support client hygiene needs, including diapering and toileting, as required.

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

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, reach, balance, and move quickly as needed. Must push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs., maintain client safety awareness, respond quickly to changes, and safely manage client movement per ABA guidelines. Requires stamina, sustained concentration, effective communication, and ability to work in loud, high-stimulation environments. Must assist with hygiene and toileting as needed.

Total Spectrum is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network of ABA providers committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs nationwide.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.