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About the Role

The Lead BCBA in Melville anchors the center's daytime clinical operations, blending BCBA supervision, clinical leadership, and center oversight. This role involves maintaining a billable caseload, providing live support to Behavior Technicians and RBTs, and ensuring clinical programming fidelity. The position also includes coordinating the Melville Bridge program, collaborating with school districts, and supporting client transitions into center-based services.

Responsibilities

Maintain and supervise a clinically appropriate billable caseload.
Design, monitor, and revise behavior intervention plans, skill acquisition programs, and individualized treatment plans.
Analyze client data and make data-driven clinical decisions.
Ensure programming is individualized, clinically appropriate, and implemented with fidelity.
Provide live, in-session clinical support to Behavior Technicians and RBTs during Melville daytime hours.
Monitor treatment integrity and provide real-time feedback and coaching to direct-care staff.
Respond to clinical concerns and assist staff with behavioral problem-solving.
Conduct assessments and utilize assessment results to inform individualized programming.
Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, BIPs, supervision notes, and related documentation in Passage Health.
Ensure clinical services and documentation remain compliant with BACB ethical standards, New York State requirements, payer requirements, HIPAA, and Dragonfly Cares policies and procedures.
Schedule and provide RBT/BT supervision in accordance with Dragonfly Cares and BACB supervision standards.
Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to BCBAs, RBTs, and Behavior Technicians.
Support newer clinical staff with programming, behavior management, data analysis, and clinical decision-making.
Promote consistency in clinical practices and service delivery across the Melville center.
Participate in clinical team meetings and collaborate with other BCBAs and clinical leadership.
Assist with onboarding, training, and ongoing development of clinical staff as needed.
Identify clinical concerns proactively and communicate significant concerns to the Clinical Director.
Help ensure the center maintains a high standard of clinical quality and treatment integrity.
Serve as the senior daytime clinical presence on-site.
Open the center on assigned days and help ensure the daytime program is prepared for clients and staff.
Maintain awareness of day-to-day clinical needs and assist in resolving issues that arise during center operations.
Collaborate with center and operational leadership to address clinical and operational needs.
Help ensure sessions begin and operate as scheduled and that staff have the support necessary to provide quality services.
Serve as a point of contact for clinical questions and concerns that arise during daytime center operations.
Participate in quality assurance activities and assist with identifying opportunities to improve center-based services.
Assume increasing responsibility as the primary center-based point of continuity for students participating in the Bridge Program.
Collaborate with the School Clinical Director regarding referrals, intake, enrollment, and transition planning.
Review relevant clinical and educational information prior to a student's transition.
Support the development and implementation of appropriate programming upon enrollment.
Coordinate with school teams, families, and clinical staff to promote continuity of care.
Attend CSE meetings, IEP reviews, and transition meetings for Bridge students as appropriate.
Monitor student progress during the transition into center-based services.
Identify and address clinical or operational barriers to a successful transition.
Maintain ongoing communication with relevant stakeholders throughout the transition process.
Conduct a formal monthly check-in with each direct-caseload family.
Maintain consistent and professional communication with parents and caregivers.
Participate in parent training and caregiver collaboration as clinically appropriate.
Communicate client progress, clinical recommendations, and concerns effectively.
Respond to family questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Respond to behavioral crises using CPI-consistent de-escalation and safety procedures.
Support staff during crisis situations and provide appropriate clinical guidance.
Promote a safe environment for clients, families, and staff.
Follow Dragonfly Cares safety, crisis management, and incident-reporting procedures.
Attend and participate in required staff and clinical meetings.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary providers and community partners as appropriate.
Complete other clinical, leadership, or operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active and in-good-standing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Active and in-good-standing New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential.
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.
BACB 8-hour Supervision Training, required for supervisors credentialed after January 1, 2022.
Prior BCBA experience in a center-based setting.
Prior experience supervising RBTs/BTs in a clinical capacity.
Prior BCBA experience overseeing clinical programming for clients ages 2–22.
Experience coordinating across clinical, school, and family stakeholders.
Prior experience working in a school setting.
Experience coordinating CSE meetings, IEP reviews, or school transition meetings.

Skills

Strong communication skills.
Strong organization skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Ability to provide effective clinical feedback and coaching to direct-care staff.
Strong understanding of ABA principles, data analysis, behavior intervention, and skill acquisition programming.
Fluency in assessment tools commonly used by Dragonfly Cares, including the Vineland and equivalent indirect assessments.
Demonstrated ability to translate assessment data into clinically sound, individualized programming.
Previous experience in a lead or clinical leadership position.
Experience mentoring or training other BCBAs.
Fluency in additional languages beyond English and Spanish.

Location

Melville

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Lead
Senior

Education Level

BCBA certification
LBA credential

Salary/Compensations

$80,000-$90,000 per year

Benefits

Referral bonuses
Full Onboarding
Collaborative Culture
Ongoing training: Free monthly in-person CPI (Crisis Prevention & Intervention) training and unlimited free virtual trainings including CEUs
Medical/Dental/Vision
401(k)
PTO and paid holidays

About the Company

Dragonfly Cares is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping children with autism and developmental differences thrive.
We deliver high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy where it matters most: in homes, centers, schools, and communities across Long Island.
Our team of compassionate professionals are united by one goal: meaningful progress for every child and family we serve.
Dragonfly Cares' Bridge Program supports clients who are currently without a school placement.
The program provides individualized ABA services focused on developing the executive functioning, behavioral, communication, social, and adaptive skills needed to successfully transition back into a school setting.
The Bridge Program works collaboratively with families, clinical teams, and school districts to help prepare clients for their next educational placement.
As students develop the skills necessary to return to school, the program supports a coordinated transition and continuity of care.
Dragonfly Cares-Changing lives, one family at a time.

Equal Opportunity

Dragonfly Cares provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other protected status.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.