Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Hybrid

Full-Time working in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch, FL. 30% remote work with the other 70% in schools/ homes. Lead role with plenty of room for growth!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reduced Caseload

• Supervise and manage staff for clinical quality, including BCBAs, Program Supervisor, Apprentices, Training Coordinator, Program Specialist, Senior Technicians, RBTs, and BTs

• Ensure that all communications with staff are smooth, behavior analytic in nature, and constructive to the development of the entity/affiliate

• Lead monthly All-Staff meetings in collaboration with Practice manager and serve as a liaison between clinicians. therapists, and operations staff

• Resolve conflicts as necessary or direct conflict and resolution to the Regional VP/ Practice Manager

• Demonstrate leadership skills that are commensurate with the job requirements to manage patients, staff, families, including times when conflict may exist

• Demonstrate a high level of engagement in company culture (i.e., a "culture champion"), including but not limited to robust understanding of Cultivate's Mission and Culture

• Collaborate regularly with all company SBCBAs and Clinical managers to ensure consistency in practice management and culture.

• Discuss and share experiences to enhance the professional development of all clinicians. Analysts, and therapists and the development of companywide program projects

• Establish caseload assignments for the BCBAs and RBTs and perform regular caseload reviews with the BCBA team

• Conduct weekly meetings with each BCBA to encourage ongoing education, recommend literature, and provide feedback on training materials/curriculum/caregiver trainings, etc.

• Develop training to fill gaps in the BCBA team when deficiencies are noted in order to improve the quality of patient services

• Collaborate with BCBAs to maximize fulfillment of authorized supervision and direct treatment hours

• Work with the Practice Manager and Outreach Coordinator to ensure the region meets intake recommendations that match the regional budget

• Allow for the onboarding and quality service for every child served in the region

• Ensure that the BCBA/BCaBA team is supported and meeting their caseload's needs while balancing the "open positions" within the caseloads as well as recruiting/advocating for additional BCBA/BTs to meet the kids auth hours

• Strive to ensure that the clinic is clean, maintained, fully stocked with all necessities, and remains within monthly budget and that providers of in-home and in-community services have the supplies that they need

• Review Treatment Plans and BIPs and provide feedback to BCBAs prior to submission to insurance providers:

• Understand insurance requirements and communicate and educate the BCBAs and other staff regarding the requirements

• Train the BCBAs on billable notes and performing spot checks

Ensure all documentation is completed timely and accurately:

• BCBA /RBT supervision hours

• Clinical/Billable notes

• Insurance authorizations

• Conduct regular assessments and evaluations (at least every 6 months)

• Utilize an open-door policy for BCBAs to encourage collaboration, high performance, trust, and respect

• Conduct progress and performance reviews for staff, at least annually in collaboration with the Practice Manager

• Review the RBT evaluations completed by BCBAs, as needed

• Oversee the Apprentice Program process and execution, as needed

• Coordinate with the Regional VP/ Practice Manager to facilitate BCBA team meetings

Collaborate with the Training Coordinator to:

• Identify and develop additional training opportunities that benefit the team

• Communicate effectively and completely, providing the information necessary to develop an appropriate and functional training schedule

• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Intake Coordinator to:

• Schedule and attend intake meetings

• Ensure that RBTs receive timely and complete onboarding

• Serve as the main point of contact for communication with families on the onset of services and assist with streamlining the transition of communication to the assigned BCBA

• Seek regular feedback from staff and parents regarding levels of satisfaction with employment, contracts, and services, respectively

• Collaborate with Practice Manager to ensure all necessary therapeutic/educational materials and ensure materials are available and in stock

Maintain a partial caseload and willingness to manage a direct caseload, as needed

• Provide input and assistance for communications with outside professionals

• Act as a company ambassador at public speaking and networking events

• Work ethically and with integrity while following the BACB Ethical Code

• Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies

• Adhere to Cultivate policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Three to five (3-5) years of progressive experience, including supervision and case management

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) preferred

• Master's degree with concentration in ABA or related field

• BCBA certification and local state licensure is preferred

• Passionate about behavioral science and disseminating best practices and current research within the field of ABA

• Demonstrate continuous professional growth with a strong desire to continue learning

• Demonstrate ongoing training and CEUs in supervision and ethics

• Eager to develop and lead teams for special projects to further support the mission of the company

• Responsible for supporting and encouraging the professional and personal development of the clinical team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Process driven and detail-oriented

• Excellent organizational and time management skills including the ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize appropriately to deliver timely results

• Highly motivated and energetic during work hours

• Communication skills, both oral and written, that are clear, confident, exhibit leadership, professionalism, empathy, and inspire confidence

• Skilled in public speaking with a willingness to present to both internal and external audiences

• Ability to empathize and communicate with guardians professionally

• Ability to evaluate the potential business and financial impact on desired outcomes during decision making processes

• Ability to support high quality patient services while also balancing a budget and the fiscal responsibilities for the regional entity/affiliate

• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think 'big picture' and execute defined goals and plans

• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders from wide ranging backgrounds

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week), including some flexibility regarding schedule changes required to accommodate patient and staff needs

• Basic understanding of technology utilized in the field of ABA, including data collection software, to execute high quality services with the ability to learn and oversee practice management tools

• Experience and competency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook eMail and Calendar

• Ability to successfully complete and pass a Background and Drug Screen

Working conditions and Physical Conditions:

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and stand as well as an ability to lift items up to 50 lbs

• Endurance to move rapidly from a seated position to a standing position to accommodate treatment plan and/ or for the safety of patients

• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity enough to operate office equipment, etc.

• Clerical responsibilities and administrative work require appropriate levels of vision and hearing abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of audio and video meeting platforms and electronic devices