ABA Assistant Supervisor

Cortica is looking for an Applied Behavior Analysis Assistant Supervisor to join its growing team!   

The ABA Assistant Supervisor, in collaboration with the ABA Supervisor (BCBA), develops and creates treatment plans, and oversees clinical programming for clients receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment and provides support and direct clinical supervision to Behavior Technicians (BT). 
 
We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! 
 
Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities. 
 
What will you do? 

• Act as the case manager for assigned ABA cases under the guidance of the ABA Supervisor (BCBA) by applying knowledge in behavior and leveraging Cortica’s Whole Child Approach to coordinate and oversee client care, developing individualized treatment plans, overseeing implementation of those treatment plans, monitoring client progress, adjusting and revising treatment plans as needed, providing support to clients and their families, and holding BTs accountable to ensure adherence to treatment protocols and guidelines. 

• Utilize clinical knowledge of behavioral principles to serve as the primary contact for the parent/guardian in each ABA case, educating and guiding families through progress reports, treatment goals, ABA assessments, and addressing questions as they arise. 

• In collaboration with the supervising ABA Supervisor (BCBA), complete all written reports in a timely fashion as necessitated by payor and Cortica requirements, drawing on behavioral assessment and clinical observation and documentation methods. 

• Ensure authorization/contract fulfillment takes place by utilizing the authorized supervision and parent supervision for each client month over month. 

• Provide direct clinical supervision over BTs and with clients and meet productivity expectations for completing billable activities month over month (e.g. Re-assessments, Supervision, Parent Training, direct 1:1 ABA, etc.). 

• Modify treatment protocols in real-time during sessions based on observed client responsiveness, knowledge of ABA techniques, and behavioral data. Adjust reinforcement schedules, prompting strategies, task complexity, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as clinically appropriate to ensure optimal progress and safety. 

• Schedule supervisions in such a way as to meet the required billable hour expectation for the role by the assigned due date, meeting with the direct supervisor regularly to review scheduled hours and ensure optimization of all supervision and parent training hours for the patients on caseload. 

• Provide clinical supervision to BTs in accordance with Cortica’s supervision requirements, drawing on advanced learning in behavior analysis to set clinical goals, monitor progress on development plans, and offer regular feedback and coaching to BTs. 

• Mentor and train BTs which may include assisting with training tasks as needed, including measuring clinical fidelity in the field. 

• Monitor, oversee, evaluate and assess BT performance and effectiveness, and guide the team of BTs towards excellent client care. 

• Utilize session-level data to make timely and evidence-based decisions about treatment intensity, instructional methods, and goal advancement. Adjust teaching strategies and session structure in response to the client’s learning rate and engagement patterns to ensure continued progress and clinical relevance. 

• Accompany BTs who work on one of your assigned cases to their first session with new clients and attend community outings along with the BT for new locations. 

• Complete session notes and “convert” billable appointments within CentralReach during the billable session time. For times when client safety requires the note to be completed outside of the session time, notes will be completed and appointments converted by the end of the workday. 

• Oversee and review all BT documentation, including auditing session notes of assigned POD and/or assigned direct cases in line with BACB requirements. 

• Participate in monthly quality assurance activities including meetings and phone interviews with clients, parents/guardians, and case managers, applying evaluative skills and understanding of behavioral outcomes to assess and enhance service quality. 

• Be available to clinical staff during office operating hours to assist with crisis intervention. 

• Participate in site management and meetings as well as department trainings and workshops to provide training and guidance as needed. 

• Participate in Clinical Collaboration Meetings for clients on caseload, as needed 

• Recommend, prepare, and facilitate trainings as necessary to assist staff in better meeting the needs of clients. 

• Assist with client record audits, as needed. 

• Supervision is delivered through a hybrid approach, utilizing both in-person and telehealth methods based on clinical guidelines and best practice. This will be determined in collaboration with the ABA Site Manager. 

• Assist and participate in ongoing in-service and professional development activities as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

We’d love to hear from you if: 

• You hold a master’s degree from a program accredited by the Association of Professional Behavioral Analysts (APBA); or a master’s earned in 2015 or later from a program that was accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) under Tier 1, 2a, or 2b or a master’s degree plus behavior analytic coursework. Education must meet current BACB standard to pursue BCBA certification. 

• You bring 2+ years of experience in the ABA field (in-home and center-based) working with children diagnosed with Autism. 

• You have an RBT registration or BCAT certification. 

• You can obtain assigned safety training certification within 90 days of employment. 

• You have first aid/CPR training or ability to obtain. 

• You have a tuberculosis (TB) clearance. 

 

Your Compensation & Benefits  

 

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.  

 

The base pay range for this opening is $70,304
 

Dual Bonus Program: Enjoy two separate bonus opportunities that reward your impact and leadership.  

 

- Productivity Bonus: Increase your earning potential through flexible productivity incentives designed to reward additional billable hours while maintaining work-life balance. 

 

-ABA Caseload Bonus: Earn additional monthly bonus opportunities based on ABA direct service hours billed and converted within your POD, with bonus potential up to 10% of monthly base salary. 

 

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties. Please review the job description in the following link: Job Description