BCBA

Company: Melmark
Location: Andover
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Clinical Coordinator

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Melmark Overview
Melmark is a nonprofit organization providing clinically-sophisticated evidence-based special education, residential, vocational, and therapeutic services for children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, developmental and intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical complexities, and other neurological and genetic disorders.

Clinical Coordinator Overview
The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for implementing Melmark New England's Behavior Intervention Strategies and providing direct clinical oversight for a residential caseload of up to 16 students across two residences. This role ensures high standards of clinical excellence through functional assessments, behavior support planning, crisis management, and staff training. The Clinical Coordinator will actively oversee program implementation in both school and residential settings, requiring weekly presence across sites. This position demands strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a proactive approach to reducing restrictive programming while fostering student independence.

Schedule and Salary Information
--- Full-time, flexible hours with some evening, weekend, and holiday responsibilities as needed
--- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Requirements
--- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or Special Education (Doctoral degree preferred)
--- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required
--- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in clinical service delivery and supervision within public or private school settings
--- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in program management, staff supervision, and training
--- Expertise in applied behavior analysis, functional analysis, and evidence-based intervention strategies for individuals with significant challenging behaviors

Clinical Coordinator Responsibilities
--- Conduct functional behavior assessments, develop and oversee behavior support plans, and ensure IEP behavioral objectives are met
--- Provide weekly direct observations in classroom and residential settings, adjusting intervention strategies as needed
--- Implement Melmark's Behavior Intervention Strategies across clinical settings with a focus on procedural integrity
--- Train and mentor management staff and direct care personnel using a structured feedback system
--- Assist in crisis management across school and residential settings, ensuring effective intervention strategies
--- Oversee the Student Weekly Review process and ensure timely implementation of recommendations
--- Serve as a clinical supervisor and mentor for students in the BCBA program
--- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, admissions committees, and senior clinical meetings to support student progress
--- Assist with parent training and engagement both onsite and in-home settings as needed

Benefits
--- Work with a nationally known leader in quality-driven initiatives
--- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits, including Vacation, Holiday, and Sick
--- Melmark Sponsored Pension Plan AND 403(b) with employer matching
--- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
--- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care
--- Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance
--- Tuition Reimbursement
--- Generous Student Loan Reimbursement
--- Professional Conference and Research Opportunities

Location: Melmark NE - All Campus
Schedule: Full Time, Varied Shifts

Keywords: Melmark, Boston , BCBA, Other , Andover, Massachusetts