ABA Site Manager - BCBANew

$105,000 - $119,000/Yr

Cortica - Westchester, IL

Full-time - Manager

Westchester, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The ABA Site Manager at Cortica is responsible for overseeing the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at the Westchester center. This leadership role involves managing a team of clinical staff, ensuring the program's growth and quality, and providing direct supervision and support to various ABA professionals. The position is integral to delivering effective treatment for children with neurodevelopmental differences and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to ABA Associate Site Managers, ABA Supervisors (BCBAs), and/or ABA Assistant Supervisors offering clinical guidance, coaching, professional development opportunities, and performance feedback.
• Supervise Behavior Interventionists (BIs), as needed for coverage.
• Ensure a steady growth rate for the ABA program through monitoring of key performance indicators and achieving budget growth targets month over month.
• Engage in billable activities, as needed, to support the needs and growth of the program (e.g. ABA Assessments, ADOS, Supervision, etc.).
• Responsible for Quality Assurance of the site's ABA program through supervision in the field, on-site supervision, report reviewing, and other means as needed.
• Provide oversight and guidance for any clinical programs for the site including early intervention programs, social skills groups, summer camps, etc.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of ABA operations and proficiently manage the overall ABA program to ensure its success.
• Interview and select ABA candidates for the program.
• Manage expectations for the ABA team and ensure capacity utilization is optimized.
• Ensure a great onboarding experience for new ABA team members, providing training and support through partnership with the Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition, and HR teams.
• Ensure that ABA clinical supervisory paperwork is up to date and accurate for the site.
• Verify all safety training is provided for the ABA Team and ensure safety best practices are implemented.
• Manage patient concerns as they relate to the ABA program including responding to messages, facilitating meetings, documenting concerns, and managing discharge of patients when violations of Cortica's policies take place.
• Coordinate time-off requests and collaborate closely with the Scheduling Team to optimize authorized hours and BI schedules.
• Utilize expertise in electronic medical record systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office products to effectively manage data and streamline administrative processes within the ABA program.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted certification from the BACB as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• 5+ years of management experience leading teams in a clinical setting with a strong acumen for ABA operations and overall ABA program management.
• Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS) Certified.
• Safety Care Certification (sections 1-5 and sections 6-7 as needed per payer requirements).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ranging from $105,000 to $119,000 depending on experience.
• $5,000 bonus in the first year (2 equal payments of $2,500 after 90 days and 180 days).
• $2,000 continuing education stipend.
• 401k matching.
• PTO and continuing education/wellness days.
• Paid holidays.
• Health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
• Referral bonuses.
• 5% annual bonus.
• Stock options.