Program Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Brief Description

The Program Director of ABA Services will be responsible for the overall management and success of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Lead a team that includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BABC) and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT). The role will guide the ABA team on best practices and ensure tools, processes, and standards are aligned with operational and industry excellence, and continue to evolve the team to deliver exceptional client service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical operations, compliance, quality assurance and monitors data.
• Performs intakes and assessments, develops treatment plans, trains parents/care givers, and supervises BCBA and RBT.
• Develops a long-range plan to support rapid growth within the program and carries out the plan.
• Provides leadership necessary to facilitate growth and improvement within the program.
• Works with staff to assist in meeting goals, expectation and productivity standards.
• Ensures that the program meets standards/guidelines for accreditation.
• Monitors and updates policies, procedures and operational guidelines of the program to ensure compliance.
• Educates agency programs and community resources about the program.
• Responsible for general oversight of program functionality.
• Responsible for onboarding of clinical staff in conjunction with Human Resources, by scheduling appropriate trainings and shadowing of other clinicians.
• Facilitates communication between senior leadership and front line staff by attending leadership meetings and serving as a conduit for important information.
• Manages the program budget ensuring that expenses remain within budget and revenue meets expectations.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• A master's degree in a human services field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD).
• Possess certification as a BCBA by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• Computer experience specifically using a computerized medical record.
• Must pass criminal background check (WVCARES), WVDHHR Abuse and Neglect Registry check, as well as a post offer drug screen.

Qualification Requirements

• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Must have strong decision-making skills.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must work with staff, consumers and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful and effective manner.
• Must be able to work with a diverse group of people.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is required to stand and stoop, walk for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Employee/Applicant Acceptance

The above information reflects a general description of this position’s primary functions. Specific tasks, duties and responsibilities are assigned by the supervisor to meet the needs of the specific program or changes in operation or program mission. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time‑off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time. Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.

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