Lead BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Summary:

Creating Connections-Prairie Village is looking for a Lead BCBA to serve a dual role within our clinical team: providing direct, high-quality ABA services to a small caseload of children, while also mentoring and formally supervising two apprentices who are actively accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward their BCBA certification. This position requires a confident, collaborative clinician who can balance direct clinical responsibilities with the developmental demands of supervisory practice and mentorship

Our Philosophy:

All children have the right to educational and therapeutic services alongside other children with whom they can learn and practice play, language, social, and school-readiness skills. Our employees are the backbone of our program and deserve to work in an environment where high-quality therapy is delivered in a collaborative and supportive environment. We seek to serve the unique needs of the children and their families in our community while upholding our responsibilities as behavior analysts as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Clinical Services (Caseload of ~4 Children) Conduct comprehensive skill-based and behavioral assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, FBAs) and interpret results to guide programming. Develop individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis. Write clear, measurable goals and regularly review and update programs based on ongoing data analysis. Provide direct therapy sessions as needed and oversee the implementation of programs by RBTs. Conduct regular caregiver training and maintain open, collaborative communication with families. Complete all required clinical documentation (session notes, progress reports, treatment plan updates) in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinate with school teams, medical providers, and other relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Facilitate team meetings with RBTs to train on programming as needed, and provide active supervision in which teaching protocols are explained, modeled, and overseen until RBT is comfortable and fluent with teaching procedures. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time. Demonstrate ability to adapt to constant changes in schedule and environment. Provide quality ABA programming/procedures in a manner that takes into account the special needs of the patient (e.g., age, culture, learning ability, etc.) Take initiative to learn and apply new processes and procedures by attending in-services, pertinent continuing education seminars, and reading professional journals and sharing that information with team members. Supervision of BCBA Apprentice (Caseload of ~3 Children) The Lead BCBA provides formal supervision to two Apprentices (a candidate actively accruing BCBA supervised fieldwork hours). The Apprentices program for approximately 3 children while the Lead BCBA supervises, collaborates with, and generally oversees the Apprentices' work. Provide supervision hours consistent with BACB requirements, including direct observation, performance feedback, and skill-building activities. Review and approve all treatment plans, BIPs, and clinical documentation authored by the Apprentice prior to implementation. Conduct regular structured supervision meetings, including review of client data, discussion of clinical decision-making, and competency-based training activities. Observe the Apprentices delivering direct services and programming; provide immediate, specific, and constructive feedback. Support the Apprentices in developing independent clinical reasoning and sound ethical judgment. Track and document all supervision activities per BACB standards and organizational requirements. Assist the Apprentices in identifying areas for professional growth and provide resources and guidance accordingly. Serve as a first point of escalation for clinical questions or client concerns arising from the Apprentices' caseloads.

Required Qualifications:

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Kansas and Missouri Interest in working as part of a team and collaborating with other professionals. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Diversity Statement:

At CCT, we provide services to some wonderful children and their families who come from a range of diverse backgrounds. The nature of our work requires the celebration of individual differences amongst the children we see, and we uphold the same commitment for inclusion and diversity for our employees. All applicants receive employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your unique contributions strengthen both CCT and the services we provide to children and families.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Lead

BCBA 9100

Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206 From $78,000 a year - Full-time From $78,000 a year - Full-time Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Position Summary:

Creating Connections-Prairie Village is looking for a Lead BCBA to serve a dual role within our clinical team: providing direct, high-quality ABA services to a small caseload of children, while also mentoring and formally supervising two apprentices who are actively accruing supervised fieldwork hours toward their BCBA certification. This position requires a confident, collaborative clinician who can balance direct clinical responsibilities with the developmental demands of supervisory practice and mentorship

Our Philosophy:

All children have the right to educational and therapeutic services alongside other children with whom they can learn and practice play, language, social, and school-readiness skills. Our employees are the backbone of our program and deserve to work in an environment where high-quality therapy is delivered in a collaborative and supportive environment. We seek to serve the unique needs of the children and their families in our community while upholding our responsibilities as behavior analysts as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Clinical Services (Caseload of ~4 Children) Conduct comprehensive skill-based and behavioral assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, FBAs) and interpret results to guide programming. Develop individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention plans grounded in the principles of applied behavior analysis. Write clear, measurable goals and regularly review and update programs based on ongoing data analysis. Provide direct therapy sessions as needed and oversee the implementation of programs by RBTs. Conduct regular caregiver training and maintain open, collaborative communication with families. Complete all required clinical documentation (session notes, progress reports, treatment plan updates) in a timely and accurate manner. Coordinate with school teams, medical providers, and other relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Facilitate team meetings with RBTs to train on programming as needed, and provide active supervision in which teaching protocols are explained, modeled, and overseen until RBT is comfortable and fluent with teaching procedures. Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize workload in an efficient and productive manner in the assigned work time. Demonstrate ability to adapt to constant changes in schedule and environment. Provide quality ABA programming/procedures in a manner that takes into account the special needs of the patient (e.g., age, culture, learning ability, etc.) Take initiative to learn and apply new processes and procedures by attending in-services, pertinent continuing education seminars, and reading professional journals and sharing that information with team members. Supervision of BCBA Apprentice (Caseload of ~3 Children) The Lead BCBA provides formal supervision to two Apprentices (a candidate actively accruing BCBA supervised fieldwork hours). The Apprentices program for approximately 3 children while the Lead BCBA supervises, collaborates with, and generally oversees the Apprentices' work. Provide supervision hours consistent with BACB requirements, including direct observation, performance feedback, and skill-building activities. Review and approve all treatment plans, BIPs, and clinical documentation authored by the Apprentice prior to implementation. Conduct regular structured supervision meetings, including review of client data, discussion of clinical decision-making, and competency-based training activities. Observe the Apprentices delivering direct services and programming; provide immediate, specific, and constructive feedback. Support the Apprentices in developing independent clinical reasoning and sound ethical judgment. Track and document all supervision activities per BACB standards and organizational requirements. Assist the Apprentices in identifying areas for professional growth and provide resources and guidance accordingly. Serve as a first point of escalation for clinical questions or client concerns arising from the Apprentices' caseloads.

Required Qualifications:

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst in Kansas and Missouri Interest in working as part of a team and collaborating with other professionals. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Diversity Statement:

At CCT, we provide services to some wonderful children and their families who come from a range of diverse backgrounds. The nature of our work requires the celebration of individual differences amongst the children we see, and we uphold the same commitment for inclusion and diversity for our employees. All applicants receive employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your unique contributions strengthen both CCT and the services we provide to children and families.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person