Lead BCBA
Listed compensation
$85k-$93k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Ready to lead in a setting where clinical judgment is valued, families are heard, and ethical care guides decisions?
At Family Behavior Solutions (FBS), we understand why BCBAs want meaningful influence over the care they provide. We are BCBA-owned and led, with a team of more than 20 BCBAs and a commitment to individualized, family-focused services grounded in behavioral science.
We’re seeking a Lead BCBA who wants to shape clinical quality, mentor others, and build a clinic culture they can feel proud of. You’ll partner closely with the Clinical Director, Clinic Manager, and Social Group Coordinator to support thoughtful treatment decisions and staff development.
Responsibilities
- Lead clinical services, guiding assessment, treatment planning, programming, and data-based decisions.
- Promote ethical, individualized care that reflects client needs and family priorities.
- Review assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and behavior intervention plans for quality and effectiveness.
- Mentor BCBA’s and Student Analysts through supervision, modeling, training, and constructive feedback.
- Support staff performance, complete assigned evaluations, and address concerns promptly.
- Provide clinical guidance during behavioral crises and support established safety procedures.
- Partner with clinic leadership on staffing, scheduling, groups, and daily operations.
- Support clinical intakes, parent coaching, family concerns, and client transitions.
- Collaborate with OT, SLP, and other professionals.
- Oversee documentation standards and contribute to company-wide clinical initiatives.
Schedule and Expectations
- Minimum of three clinic days weekly, with up to two work-from-home days depending on clinic needs.
- One rotating evening, no later than 7pm.
- Small assigned clinical caseload.
- Teams/email availability during scheduled work hours, including remote days.
- Bring your clinical experience and your vision for better care, and let’s make a difference!
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Requirements
Qualifications
- Current BCBA certification and Rhode Island licensure or eligibility.
- At least two years of BCBA certification and two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong clinical judgment, staff coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to ethical practice, family partnership, and meaningful client outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Applied Behavior Analysis Career Context
Of the 50 active Applied Behavior Analysis listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% are remote, 20% have no call, 90% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Applied Behavior Analysis pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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