Job Description

About Children's Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program aims to expand access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children diagnosed with autism to thrive. Children’s Specialized ABA embraces a holistic approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social well-being, ensuring every aspect of a patient’s life is considered in their therapeutic journey.

Our integrated care model brings ABA therapy services augmented by complementary therapies, such as speech and language, occupational, and behavioral health services, ensuring a comprehensive, whole-child approach that supports a wide range of needs, from verbal to behavioral and social skills.

The Values that set Children's Specialized ABA apart

• Inclusivity : We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation : We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
• Connection : We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety : We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Director (BCBA) is responsible for overseeing the clinical operations of the behavioral health program, ensuring – based behavior analysis services. This role will involve supervising a team of BCBAs and behavior technicians, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards. The Clinical Director will also provide direct clinical services, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure ongoing staff training and development.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Oversee the development and implementation of individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on functional assessments.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans through data collection and analysis.
• Lead and guide the clinical team to ensure high quality and service delivery.
• Provide direct client supervisor to BCBAs and behavior technicians ensuring adherence to ABA principles and best practices.
• Ensure the center has a structured schedule.
• Onboard all new BCBA’s with training and development.

Supervision and Staff Development:

• Provide regular supervision and mentorship to staff, including RBTs, BCBAs and clinical assistants.
• Conduct ongoing training and professional development for clinical team members, ensuring competency in ABA methodologies.
• Ensure all clinical staff maintain required certifications and continuing education to meet state and national standards.
• · Responsible for monthly BCBA and RBT training.
• Annual reviews for the entire clinical staff.
• Assessment and Treatment Development:
• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments, including functional behavior assessments (FBAs), skill assessments and parent/caregiver interviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Adjust treatment plans based on ongoing data collection and client progress.
• · Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals (e.g., teachers, therapists) to ensure a holistic and consistent approach to client care.
• Maintain clear and open communication with families regarding treatment progress, goals, and any necessary adjustments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide input on client progress and treatment strategies.
• Coordinate care with primary care physicians and other professionals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• 3 years of experience as a BCBA.
• Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in MD
• Completion of BCBA supervision training
• To complete the physical demands of the job (frequent sitting and standing, sitting on and getting up from the floor, kneeling, bending, and running with children) you must be able to: Stand and move for at least 75% of the day; lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds
• CPR & First Aid training required.

Benefits working at Children's Specialized ABA (Salaried BCBAs)

• Small Caseloads
• Flexible Schedule
• Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness and More
• Focus on Compassionate Care
• Up to 19 Paid Days off Within 1st year of Employment (Sick, PTO and Holidays)
• Free Life Insurance Policy
• Free EAP
• 401K
• Free CEUs + Quarterly Reimbursements for CEUs
• Referral Bonus Program
• Company Discount Program -discounts of amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets and more

Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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