Director Clinical Behavior Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $48,000.00 Annually
Location : 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: MSU020426U99893
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 02/04/2026
Position/Application Information
The McNeese Autism Program (MAP) is accepting applications for a Clinical Behavior AnalystThis is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.
Position Number: U99893
Salary: $48,000.00
At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch. For over eight decades, the institution has been recognized as one of the finest regional universities in the South. McNeese is a dynamic, student-centric university comprised of students from throughout Louisiana, the United States, and over 50 countries.
McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.
Job Description Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Entry-Level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to join our clinical team at a training-focused site dedicated to developing future professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The McNeese Autism Program (MAP) is the site placement for practicum and internship students attached to our on-campus Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis program at McNeese State University.
This position is ideal for a newly certified BCBA who is interested in providing high-quality clinical services while gaining experience supervising and mentoring graduate-level interns pursuing degrees in ABA. The clinical behavior analyst will provide weekly supervision to practicum and internship students assigned to MAP consistent with the profession of psychology and BACB Guidelines. Supervision should support development in psychology as a professional analyst.
The Entry-Level BCBA will provide effective direct ABA-based clinical services to clients and provide ongoing supervision to practicum and internship students assigned on-site. The entry-level BCBA will also support individualized treatment planning and will contribute to a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes ethical practice, evidence-based intervention, and professional growth. Collaboration with the Clinical Director and Executive Director of the McNeese Autism Program (MAP) to enhance the operation of the clinic is also required.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process and Materials: Applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application
• Resume
• Three References (Include: name, phone number, & email)
• Unofficial Transcripts

*Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Brandi Cart, Operations Director at
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment, or (337) 475-5413
Position Duties/Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Services:

• Conduct assessments (e.g., functional behavior assessments, skill assessments) under supervision as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to guide clinical decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain an active caseload and provide direct ABA services to clients appropriate to training, qualifications, and reasonable standard of care in accordance with evidence-based practices and ethical guidelines.

• Ensure accurate and timely service reporting in support of billing and collection efforts.
• Proactively seek opportunities for professional growth and development through personal study, professional practice, attendance at workshops and conferences, and consultation with peers.
• Adhere to best practices and standards for client admission, planning, treatment, care, safety, and discharge.

Supervision & Training:

• Provides supervision to Graduate/Undergraduate-Level Student Employees and ABA interns in accordance with BACB requirements
• RLTs/WAE-Contract Employees

• Support interns in developing clinical, professional, and ethical competencies.
• Model effective ABA strategies and professional behavior.
• Participate in training meetings, case reviews, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with senior BCBA to ensure quality supervision and intern success.

• Document intern supervision in accordance with the BACB guidelines.

Compliance & Ethics:

• Maintain continuous professional licensure, board certification, supervisory credential (with the BACB) and related professional credentials.

• Adhere to the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts (2022) and all applicable state and organizational regulations.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and policy requirements of the profession and university.
• Comply with state and federal regulations
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Fulfill contractual obligations to third-party reimbursement sources.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Assist in identification, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of line technicians, graduate assistants, and interns as assigned by the Clinical Director.

• Provide input to clinical staff and faculty in assessing degree curriculum content and competencies of degree-seeking students progressing through graduate program in psychology/applied behavior analysis.

• Collaborate with both faculty and the Clinical Director to develop remediation plans for students not meeting acceptable progress benchmarks as outlined in the Student Handbook.
• Collaborate with others by serving on committees, task forces, research teams and related work groups appropriate to role within department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Work to establish MAPs reputation as a premier university-based training site for students in ABA.
• Provide leadership in managing special projects and tasks within department as needed or requested.

Required/Preferred Qualifications
Required:

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Licensed by and in good standing with the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board (LBAB).

• Current BCBA certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
• Strong interest in supervision, mentorship, and training future ABA professionals.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a clinic, school or training-based environment delivering/supervising behavior analytic therapy to clients.
• Supervisor Certification from the BACB.
• Degree from an ABAI Accredited Program.
• Desire to grow into a senior clinical or supervisor role.

General University information
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428 or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver's license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.
McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:
Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre-tax and roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.
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