Clinical Supervisor - BCBA

Company: Beacon Specialized Living
Location: Columbia
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Company Summary:
Beacon is a successful and national behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company's policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines, and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. You are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our "I CARE" core values of the organization - Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.
Position Summary:
The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the delivery and implementation of clinical services within their market or region. This includes ensuring adherence to core standards of care, providing crisis intervention support, supervising and training clinical staff, monitoring compliance, and collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position ensures that services provided to individuals meet regulatory requirements, are trauma-informed, evidence-based, person-centered, and align with best practices. The Clinical Supervisor plays a key role in ensuring that individuals served receive high-quality care in compliance with Medicaid, state, and federal regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises BCBA's
Primary Responsibilities:
Promotes day-to-day clinical integrity by coaching and supporting staff and/or students to provide effective, ethical, and consistent care in alignment with best practices and organizational standards.
Works closely with clinical staff and/or students to build confidence, expand clinical knowledge, and develop skills that improve the quality of care and service delivery.
Provides direct supervision and guidance to assigned clinical staff and/or students, including regular supervision meetings, performance feedback, and support in implementing evidence-based practices and treatment plans.
Oversees the tracking and monitoring of High-Risk Case Reviews, clinical incidents, and related follow-up actions to ensure appropriate documentation, accountability, and resolution in alignment with agency policies and clinical standards.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director to implement a best-in-class, evidence-based behavioral health model across assigned programs or regions.
Oversee clinical services to ensure they are aligned with clinical best practices, trauma-informed care principles, and appropriate to the individual's level of acuity.
Monitor caseloads, acuity levels, and staffing patterns to ensure service intensity and frequency meet both clinical needs and regulatory expectations.
Support continuity and consistency of services across programs and homes, including coordination of external behavioral health providers when necessary.
Carry a limited caseload of clients, as needed, to support high-acuity cases or program needs.
Assist in developing and implementing individualized crisis stabilization plans and provide direct crisis intervention and risk assessments when required.
Lead or coordinate clinical in-service trainings, orientation for new clinical staff and/or students, and ongoing skill development for clinical staff and/or students.
Performs ongoing reviews and audits of clinical charts to verify compliance with documentation standards, clinical best practices, and federal billing requirements
Ensure behavior plans and crisis documentation meet standards for federal reimbursement and clinical effectiveness.
Ensure that Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) are personalized, data-informed, and address precursors and triggers for high-acuity behaviors.

Education and Qualifications:
Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Sociology, Human Services, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
In lieu of a graduate degree, substantial experience in a supervisory role may be considered. In such cases, a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
Must hold a valid BCBA license as you will be supervising BCBA's.
A minimum of one (1) year of prior experience providing clinical supervision is preferred.
Responsible for maintaining all mandatory training and certification requirements.
Must pass criminal background checks, central registry check (in applicable states) and child abuse registry (in applicable states).
Must complete and pass a drug test, in applicable states.
Must possess a valid Driver's License and have reliable transportation.
Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Travel:
Occasional travel 25-30% or as otherwise determined by the needs of the market to support BSLS locations.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Hybrid work environment with corporate office presence and regional travel. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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