Center for Social Dynamics

Social Skills Group BCBA

Center for Social Dynamics  •  $90k - $103k/yr  •  Alameda, CA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Clinicians With Purpose and Impact

Advancing Social Development and Clinical Excellence

Social Skills Groups BCBA at CSD

The Clinical Director (BCBA), Social Skills Groups role at CSD is designed for passionate Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who are committed to helping children build meaningful social, communication, and relationship skills. This leadership position combines clinical expertise, mentorship, and program oversight to ensure high-quality, evidence-based social skills programming that creates meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Starting Pay: $90,000 to 103,000 annually


About the Opportunity

As a Social Skills Groups BCBA you will:
  • Lead and oversee evidence-based Social Skills Group (SSG) programs for children with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities
  • Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship to Social Skills Group Primary Facilitators and Co-Facilitators
  • Support the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, behavioral support plans, and clinical programming
  • Review client progress data and ensure high-quality, data-driven clinical decision-making
  • Deliver parent education and family support to promote skill generalization and long-term success
  • Ensure timely completion of assessments, treatment plans, progress reports, and clinical documentation
  • Partner with Regional Directors and Operations leaders to maintain clinical quality, compliance, and service excellence
  • Lead clinical trainings and contribute to ongoing staff development initiatives

What Excellence Looks Like

  • Engaging, effective social skills programs that improve client outcomes
  • Clinical teams that feel supported, developed, and empowered
  • Families who are actively engaged and confident in their child's treatment journey
  • High-quality documentation, compliance, and clinical integrity
  • Data-driven decision-making that supports meaningful progress

Benefits, Growth & Clinical Support

  • Competitive salaried compensation
  • Sign-on bonus opportunities
  • In-house CEUs and annual CEU allowance for conferences and external learning
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative social skills programming and clinical initiatives
  • Collaboration with Regional and Executive Clinical Leadership
  • Dedicated operational and administrative support, allowing focus on clinical leadership and client outcomes
  • Leadership development opportunities within a growing organization
  • A mission-driven culture focused on improving lives and expanding possibilities

About You

This role is ideal for a BCBA who:
  • Has experience leading social skills programming for children with autism and developmental disabilities
  • Enjoys developing and mentoring clinicians and facilitators
  • Values evidence-based, individualized treatment approaches
  • Is skilled at balancing clinical quality, family partnership, and operational excellence
  • Understands social skills curricula and interventions designed to support peer relationships and social success
  • Is passionate about helping children build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Child Development, Special Education, Education, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Behavior Analysis, or a related field
  • Active BCBA certification required
  • Minimum two years of professional experience supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disabilities
  • Experience leading or facilitating Social Skills Groups required
  • Knowledge of evidence-based autism interventions.
  • Familiarity with social skills curricula such as PEERS®, Social Thinking®, or similar programs preferred
  • Knowledge of school-based services, IEPs, and community resources
  • Strong communication, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and build collaborative family partnerships
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout assigned service areas

Ready to Apply?

If you've been looking for a role where your clinical expertise can directly impact a child's ability to connect, communicate, and thrive, this is it. Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful outcomes for children and families while growing your leadership career in an organization committed to clinical excellence.
Join us. Let's light up lives together.

About Us

At Center for Social Dynamics (CSD), we believe that every child deserves a chance to shine. We're a passionate team on a mission to open up a world of possibilities for individuals with autism and other developmental needs—through science, compassion, and a whole lot of heart.

From our very first session to each milestone we celebrate, we bring the power of play, connection, and evidence-based care to every moment. With services that are as unique as the individuals we support, we meet kids where they are—at home, in schools, and in communities—and guide them on a path toward growth.

We live our TRUE values—Transparency, Respect, Understanding, and Excellence—in everything we do. As a fast-growing leader in the field, we're known for our vibrant culture, hands-on training, and career pathways that help you grow just as much as those we serve.

At CSD, we don’t just change lives—we light them up.

About Our Values

  • Transparency in the work that we do and the actions we take to achieve our mission. There are no hidden agendas or motives at Center for Social Dynamics. Each family’s unique cultures, values, and generational dynamics.

  • Understanding through tolerance, cooperation, and empathy in the pursuit of our mission. We never lose sight of who we are, the people we serve, and our purpose and meaning.

  • Respect for all and the value that everyone brings towards accomplishing our mission. No one at CSD is worth more or less, and together we are greater than the sum of our parts.

  • Excellence in our drive, passion, and commitment to our mission. CSD will always do what it takes to deliver the best, leave no one behind, and champion our cause.

CSD is a proud equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Physical requirements may include but is not limited to:

  • Constant visual stimulation, including close vision, distance vision, reading, computer work

  • Constant sitting; frequent up and down out of chair

  • Constant use of telephone, speaking, listening

  • Constant document handling, use of copier and fax machine, filing

  • Frequent typing, use of computer

  • Occasional walking around building

  • Occasional bending, reaching, stooping, pulling

  • Occasional lifting, carrying, moving of items up to 20 pounds

  • Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting and using upper and lower limbs to drive car

Center for Social Dynamics

About Center for Social Dynamics

Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is an organization providing services to those with developmental delays, including autism, in the state of California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Hawaii. Founded in 2012, CSD is focused on expanding and continuing to deliver personalized, family-based and culturally sensitive treatment, and on achieving evidence-based positive outcomes for autism patients in our home communities and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team, incorporating behavior analysis, occupational, speech, and psychological therapies, is committed to providing individualized and cutting-edge diagnostic and therapy services.

Our Vision

To open a world of possibilities for those with Autism and other developmental needs through science, compassion, and humility.

Our Mission

Deliver the best and most innovative solutions possible for children and their families affected by autism or other disabilities and foster a strong culture of community participation and inclusion.

Our Values

We are grounded in these four core TRUE values which guide our work:

TRANSPARENCY through humility, courage, & responsibility for our actions.

RESPECT through collaborating, supporting, & valuing our peers.

UNDERSTANDING through tolerance, empathy, & curiosity in our work.

EXCELLENCE through drive, passion, & commitment to our goals.

Disclaimer: The testimonials, statements, reviews, and opinions presented on our LinkedIn page are unsolicited. Testimonials are not scripted or influenced by CSD in any manner.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Alameda, CA
Year Founded
2012
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