Clinical Lead BCBA

Clinical Lead BCBA
Bright Light ABA | Columbia, South Carolina
Starting Salary: $90,000 + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Uncapped Incentive Program

Position Overview
Bright Light ABA is seeking an experienced and motivated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to serve as Clinical Lead. This senior clinical leadership position provides clinical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to support high-quality, evidence-based ABA services across the Columbia center.

The Clinical Lead BCBA serves as a clinical resource to BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), supporting clinical decision-making, treatment integrity, staff development, and quality assurance. This individual will partner closely with the Program Director to support clinical operations, strengthen team performance, and ensure consistent delivery of effective, individualized services.

This position is designed for an experienced BCBA who is interested in expanding their leadership impact while maintaining meaningful direct clinical involvement. The role includes a reduced billable caseload to allow dedicated time for clinical oversight, mentorship, staff development, and program support.

Compensation and Clinical Expectations

Starting Salary: $90,000 annually.
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000.
Billable Expectations: 25 billable hours; depending on the scope of clinical oversight, supervisory responsibilities, and overall clinical leadership demands.
Dedicated non-billable time will be allocated for clinical mentorship, staff development, case consultation, quality oversight, and program support.

This compensation structure recognizes the expanded leadership responsibilities of the Clinical Lead role while maintaining meaningful direct clinical involvement.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Clinical Leadership and Oversight

Provide clinical guidance and consultation to BCBAs and clinical team members.
Support clinical decision-making, treatment planning, assessment interpretation, and complex case management.
Review treatment plans, behavior intervention plans, assessments, and clinical documentation to promote quality and consistency.
Monitor treatment integrity and support implementation of evidence-based practices.
Facilitate clinical case reviews and provide recommendations to strengthen treatment outcomes.

2. Staff Development and Clinical Mentorship

Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, and professional development to BCBAs.
Support the clinical development and competency of RBTs through modeling, observation, and performance feedback.
Assist with onboarding and training of new clinical team members.
Promote effective supervisory practices and adherence to clinical standards.
Identify staff training needs and collaborate with leadership to develop appropriate training opportunities.

3. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance

Monitor clinical documentation, treatment plans, assessments, and supervision records for accuracy and completeness.
Support quality improvement initiatives and promote consistent clinical practices.
Participate in clinical audits, utilization reviews, incident reviews, and corrective action planning as needed.
Support compliance with BACB standards, South Carolina Medicaid requirements, payer requirements, and company policies.
Identify clinical risks and collaborate with leadership to implement appropriate solutions.

4. Clinical Operations and Program Support

Partner with the Program Director to support clinical staffing, caseload management, scheduling, and continuity of care.
Support intake reviews, assessments, clinical recommendations, and appropriate client-staff matching.
Collaborate with families, schools, physicians, and other providers to support coordinated care.
Assist with problem-solving related to cancellations, staffing disruptions, authorization barriers, and other clinical operational needs.
Support the overall clinical performance and development of the Columbia center.

5. Direct Clinical Services

Maintain a reduced direct clinical caseload consistent with the leadership responsibilities of the position.
Conduct assessments, develop and update treatment plans, provide caregiver training, and implement protocol modifications as clinically indicated.
Ensure clinical services are appropriately documented and meet billing, authorization, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain appropriate clinical oversight and continuity of care for assigned clients.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, or a related human services field.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification in good standing.
Minimum of five years of relevant ABA experience, including clinical supervision, mentorship, or leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience with clinical leadership, complex case consultation, and staff development.
Strong understanding of ABA principles, clinical documentation, payer requirements, and regulatory standards.
Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to support team performance, promote accountability, and foster a positive clinical culture.

The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced BCBA to take on a broader leadership role within an established ABA program. The Clinical Lead will have the opportunity to influence clinical quality, develop other clinicians, strengthen treatment integrity, and contribute directly to the continued growth and success of the Columbia center while remaining actively engaged in clinical practice.