Lead BCBA

The Cultivate Difference:

Our vision is to cultivate every individual’s highest potential! This is true for our clients and our staff.

Cultivate’s Core Values:

• Dedicated Team Members: We recognize team members do their best work when they feel valued, respected, and supported.

• Family Focused: We care deeply for our clients and families as we partner with them through every step of their journey.

• Integrity: We demonstrate strong moral and ethical principles. We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

• Accountability & Ownership: We set high expectations, we deliver on our promises, and we hold each other accountable.

• Continuous Improvement: We stay humble, recognizing we can always learn new and better ways to accomplish our objectives.

• Acceptance & Belonging: We are at our best when everyone is included, respected, and given equal opportunity to contribute to our success.

About the role

As a Lead BCBA, your voice truly matters. You’ll guide a team of BCBAs and technicians while shaping the clinical quality and culture of your region. You’ll help create an environment where staff feel supported and families feel heard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and supervise BCBAs, Apprentices, RBTs, BTs, and training staff.

• Foster a collaborative, positive, and growth-focused team environment.

• Lead monthly staff meetings and serve as a communication bridge across teams.

• Support conflict resolution and guide team members with empathy and professionalism.

• Maintain an open-door policy to build trust, transparency, and engagement.

Clinical Quality & Case Management:

• Oversee treatment planning, care quality, and authorization utilization.

• Conduct caseload reviews and guide BCBA clinical development.

• Review Treatment Plans, BIPs, progress notes, and authorizations.

• Ensure timely, accurate completion of documentation.

• Conduct assessments and evaluations every six months.

• Maintain a partial caseload and flex as needed.

Training & Professional Development:

• Hold weekly coaching meetings with BCBAs.

• Recommend literature, PDUs, and learning opportunities.

• Partner with Training Coordinators to design and deliver clinical training.

• Support the Apprenticeship Program.

Operational Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Practice Manager and Regional VP to support intake and operational goals.

• Help manage staffing, onboarding, and clinic readiness.

• Ensure clinics remain stocked, organized, and within budget.

• Serve as initial point of contact for families beginning services.

• Gather staff and parent feedback to improve satisfaction.

Community & Professional Representation:

• Represent Cultivate at speaking and networking events.

• Collaborate with outside professionals for continuity of care.

• Uphold BACB Ethical Code and HIPAA requirements.

Compensation with your well-being in mind!

• Salary Range: (Fill In)

• Performance based bonus structure

• Medical, Dental, Vision for you and your dependents

• 401k (with company contributions)

• Flexible PTO program – Enjoy 23 days of paid holidays and personal days off in your first year with more added with tenure

• Financial PDU support

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive experience including supervision.

• 3+ years of ABA experience preferred.

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field.

• BCBA certification and state licensure (if applicable).

• Passion for ABA, research, and continuous learning.

• Experience with supervision and clinical training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to prioritize effectively.

• Skilled in public speaking and parent communication.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Familiarity with ABA data systems and Microsoft Office.

• Must pass Background and Drug Screen.

At Cultivate we celebrate and support diversity. We thrive off our differences to provide the highest quality practices for our communities. Cultivate is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants. Our policies and practices prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This is a full-time clinic-based role. Are you able to reliably commute to the work location (Louisville, KY)?

License/Certification:

• BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person