NeurAbilities
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The specialist conducts timely and accurate initial assessments, administers standardized autism screening tools under supervision, and develops clinically sound treatment plans to accelerate access to ABA services. This role also supports report review, clinical quality assurance, and provides short-term clinical coverage to ensure service continuity.
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree or PhD in ABA or a related field, along with BCBA certification and the relevant state license. Required experience includes at least 2 years as a BCBA working with ASD clients in a multidisciplinary setting, along with demonstrated training in specific standardized autism assessment tools.
Join our team of professionals as a Clinical Assessment Specialist (BCBA)!
Position Overview The Clinical Assessment Specialist – BCBA plays a critical role in supporting high-quality and uninterrupted ABA services across multiple locations by conducting timely and accurate initial assessments, administering standardized autism screening and evaluation components when applicable, and developing clinically sound treatment plans to accelerate access to care.
In this role, the BCBA administers standardized assessment tools such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule Second Edition, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, and the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, and provides objective assessment data to the qualified healthcare practitioner. All diagnostic determinations for autism spectrum disorder are made exclusively by a qualified healthcare practitioner; the BCBA does not diagnose.
This position also supports report review and clinical quality assurance to ensure documentation meets medical necessity, payer requirements, and organizational standards. Additionally, the role provides short-term clinical coverage during clinician leave and supports clinical operations by promoting continuity of care, efficient onboarding of families, and seamless transitions from assessment to ongoing treatment.
This position salary ranges from $75,000.00-$85,000.00.
Assessment & Onboarding Conduct initial assessments (97151), develop treatment plans, and participate in family onboarding to accelerate time-to-care Review clinical documentation for accuracy, medical necessity, and regulatory compliance Support prescription renewals and re-assessment workflows as needed Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and Functional Analyses Coordinate a warm handoff to the assigned treating clinician, ensuring the family is introduced to the clinical team who will assume ongoing care. Provide a summary of assessment findings, treatment recommendations, and next steps so the family experiences a seamless transition into services. Collaborate with the receiving clinician to review key assessment insights, family priorities, and clinical considerations to support continuity of care and seamless start to treatment.
Coverage & Continuity Provide temporary case coverage when clinicians are out on leave or during periods of transition Deliver supervision and caregiver training (97155/97156) to maintain quality and continuity of services Assist with clinical caseload redistribution during staffing changes
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability, or any other category protected under law.
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