Lead BCBA - North Metro Atlanta

Job Title: Lead BCBA of Field Services

Company: Gradual Behavioral Health

Location: North Metro Atlanta, GA (Hybrid — in-home, community, telehealth)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

About the Role

The Lead BCBA of Field Services is the senior clinical leader of our field organization. You will run day-to-day field operations, supervise our RBT team, carry a meaningful clinical caseload, and partner directly with our COO on the decisions that shape care delivery and growth.

The role evolves with the practice. Early on, you will carry a direct caseload of 18 to 22 billable hours per week alongside supervision. Hiring a second BCBA is a near-term priority; once that hire is in place, direct hours taper toward 8 to 12 and the role shifts toward field leadership, supervision oversight, and program quality.

This is a growth seat. As GBH adds clinical pods and BCBA staff, the Lead BCBA is positioned to grow into Clinical Director of Field Services.

What You'll Own

Clinical Leadership

• Direct caseload starting at 18 to 22 billable hours per week, tapering toward 8 to 12 hours once a second BCBA is hired
• Supervision of the RBT field team across the North Metro Atlanta service area — growing from current caseload to 10 to 14 RBTs as the practice scales
• Assessment battery administration: VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R, AFLS, PEAK, Vineland, functional behavior assessment, etc.
• Behavior intervention plan development and fidelity audit
• Parent training delivery against the established protocol

Field Operations

• Day-to-day field leadership — RBT performance, scheduling integrity, response to escalations
• RBT supervision documentation meeting BACB and Medicaid standards

Compliance and Quality

• Georgia LBA scope of practice compliance for self and supervised staff
• BACB ethics code adherence across the team
• Medicaid documentation standards — session notes, treatment plans, authorization narratives
• Clinical audit readiness for payer reviews

Workforce Development

• Execution and refinement of the RBT-to-BCBA pipeline that is a core GBH differentiator
• RBT competency framework — 30, 60, and 90-day checkpoints, ongoing field evaluation
• Input on the second BCBA hire and integration of additional clinical staff

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing with the BACB
• Georgia Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)
• Active Georgia Medicaid provider ID strongly preferred; candidates without an active ID must be enrollment-eligible and willing to complete Gainwell enrollment immediately upon hire
• Active CAQH profile
• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field
• Current 8-hour supervisor training and active supervision experience documented per BACB standards
• 5+ years post-BCBA certification
• 2+ years supervising RBTs, ideally including in-home service delivery
• Direct experience writing and defending Medicaid authorizations
• Reliable transportation, valid Georgia driver's license, current auto insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial payer experience (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, Tricare)
• Crisis and safety credential (SafetyCare, PCM, CPI, or equivalent) — required within 90 days of hire
• Telehealth experience for parent training and supervision

Compensation

• Base Salary: $95,000 to $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Target Bonus: $8,000 to $15,000 annually, paid quarterly against four levers (utilization, RBT retention, cancellation rate, authorization yield)
• Total Target Cash Compensation: $103,000 to $125,000
• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000, paid 50% at hire and 50% at 90 days

Benefits

• Heath Insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• BACB continuing education stipend
• License renewal coverage
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rate

Working Conditions

Field-based role with daily travel across the North Metro Atlanta service area. Telehealth parent training and supervision sessions are part of the model. Administrative work is location-flexible. Ability to engage in direct service delivery with a variety of clients, including floor-level work, brief physical management consistent with crisis training, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

How to Apply

Apply through LinkedIn, or send your resume, BACB certification number, Georgia LBA license number (or eligibility status), and Georgia Medicaid provider ID (or enrollment status) directly to info@gradualbh.com.

Gradual Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.