Center Director & Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

• Center Director & Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Ascend Autism Group
• Farmington, CT
• Full-time

Total compensation $87,000-$120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)

Ascend is currently seeking a BCBA Center Director to join our growing team of professionals and lead a center-based program in Farmington, CT.

What We Offer

• Total Compensation: $87,000 - $120,000 annually (base salary + bonuses)
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• 15 days PTO + separate sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• CEU / PDU reimbursement + ongoing professional development
• BCBA Referral Bonus: Up to $2,500 per referral
• Scholarship education assistance

What You’ll Be Doing

In general, the Center Director will be responsible for new client evaluation/consultation, behavior assessments, developing treatment plans, on-going case management and ABA Behavior Tech supervision/mentoring.

The Center Director will have ultimate responsibility for running the center-based program. In addition, the Center Director will supervise a treatment team of other BCBAs and Behavior Techs.

• Conduct functional behavior assessments and develop / update treatment plans as necessary
• Lead, supervise and mentor treatment team, including BCBAs and Behavior Techs / RBTs
• Hold quarterly coaching sessions for treatment team. Prepare and review quarterly performance evaluations of treatment team, including recommendations for advancement or other changes in status
• Provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with a focus on center-based sessions
• Prepare and facilitate on the job staff training
• Oversee and maintain accurate and organized patient notes, data and reports
• Minimize cancellations of scheduled sessions
• Train family members / guardians on implementing the treatment plan
• Participate in team meetings and training workshops
• Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism Group
• Abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations

Qualifications

• Current Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing
• Active CT LBA
• Minimum 1+ year of clinical supervisory experience in ABA or behavioral health services
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical oversight of center-based ABA programs
• Experience supervising paraprofessionals implementing ABA-based treatment programs
• Experience working with young children receiving intensive ABA services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and documentation skills
• Ability to lead clinical teams while ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to clinical care delivery
• Ability to provide constructive feedback, coaching, and clinical guidance
• Proficiency with electronic clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability

Why Work at Ascend?

At Ascend, we aren’t just providing therapy; we are elevating the standard of care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) provider, our mission is to prepare every child and their family for the next big step in their lives.

We believe that by focusing on school readiness and holistic family success, we can create lasting outcomes that extend far beyond our center walls. Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence and the long-term success of the families we serve.

Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.