Director of Behavior Management Services

Gateway Pediatric Therapy

The Behavior Management Services (BMS) Director is responsible for the development, oversight, and implementation of behavior-analytic services for adults and individuals of all ages who do not have an autism diagnosis, but who may benefit from applied behavior analysis (ABA)-based behavior management and skill-building services. This role focuses on caregiver and stakeholder training, systems-level behavior change, and collaboration with individuals, families, residential staff, employers, and community support.

Clinical Oversight & Program Development

Design, implement, and oversee ABA-based programming for adults and non-ASD populations, targeting areas such as behavior management, adaptive skills, independent living skills, vocational readiness, and quality-of-life goals
• Ensure services are individualized, socially significant, ethical, and evidence-based
• Monitor treatment fidelity, progress, and outcomes across program implementation
• Adapt ABA strategies for diverse settings (home, community, residential, vocational, or group environments) based on the client's specific needs and desires

Staff Supervision & Leadership

• Supervise and mentor BCBAs, supervisees, and other clinical staff as assigned
• Provide clinical guidance on complex cases throughout the company, including instances involving challenging behavior and/or systems-level barriers
• Support staff professional development related to adult services and non-ASD populations
• Promote ethical decision-making within department and adherence to BACB Ethics Code

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure services comply with ethical, regulatory, and payer requirements
• Support documentation standards, consent procedures, and confidentiality protections
• Participate in internal audits, quality improvement initiatives, and program evaluation

• Master's degree or higher in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with adults and/or individuals without an autism diagnosis
• Demonstrated experience in caregiver training and behavior management
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical ABA services
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing
• No past criminal history
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
• Preferred Skills and Competencies
• Leadership or program development experience
• Strong public speaking, training, and consultation skills
• Experience navigating caregiver resistance and building long-term engagement
• Travel up to 75%