Quality Assurance Supervisor, BCBA

Carelinks ABA

. Work closely with the VP of Clinical Operations, Area Clinical Directors, BCBAs, authorization, billing, and operational teams .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis with a strong focus on clinical compliance, payer policies, and documentation standards. Capable of training and coaching clinical teams while maintaining high-quality clinical practices and operational efficiency.

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Active BCBA CertificationClinical ABA ExperienceKnowledge of Medicaid and Payer RequirementsTreatment Authorization and Medical Necessity StandardsClinical Documentation and Compliance

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Hard Skills

Clinical Documentation ReviewTreatment PlanningPayer Audit AnalysisQuality Assurance ProcessesData Pattern Recognition

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTraining and CoachingCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AI-Supported Documentation ToolsInternal Audit Processes

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or Related FieldBCBA Certification

Industry Keywords

ABACASP GuidanceHIPAA/PHI RequirementsClinical ComplianceAuthorization Denials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the VP of Clinical Operations, Area Clinical Directors, BCBAs, authorization, billing, and operational teams
Stay current on payer policies, authorization requirements, medical necessity standards, CASP guidance, and regulatory changes impacting ABA
Translate complex payer requirements into clear, practical guidance for clinical teams
Review treatment plans, assessments, reassessments, progress notes, BSPs, authorization documentation, and other clinical records for quality and compliance
Analyze denials, partial approvals, authorization feedback, and payer audits to identify trends and prevent recurring issues
Train and coach BCBAs on documentation, treatment planning, medical necessity, and payer-specific expectations
Develop and maintain internal audit processes, clinical policies, SOPs, documentation templates, and quality standards
Partner across clinical, authorization, billing, and operations teams on payer changes and quality concerns
Monitor clinical quality indicators and proactively identify areas of risk
Support incident reporting, SafetyCare standards, ethics and compliance initiatives, and fraud, waste, and abuse prevention
Monitor AI-supported documentation quality tools and use findings to drive clinician education and process improvement
Maintain a reduced caseload of approximately 2–4 clients, with approximately 15 billable hours per week

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or higher in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
Active BCBA certification in good standing
3+ years of certified clinical ABA experience, including supervisory responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of Medicaid, managed care, and commercial payer requirements within ABA
Experience with treatment authorizations, medical necessity standards, clinical documentation requirements, and payer audits or reviews
Ability to interpret payer policies and translate them into practical clinical workflows
Strong understanding of CASP guidance, ABA documentation standards, HIPAA/PHI requirements, ethics, and clinical compliance
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to recognize patterns across clinical and payer data
Strong communication, training, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with multiple payers and/or multiple state Medicaid programs, clinical audits, authorization denials, corrective-action processes, policy development, or organizational quality assurance is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
Continuing education support
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing clinical training
Mentorship
Opportunities to grow within Carelinks