Pediatric ABA Therapy Center | Rapid City, South Dakota

Make a Clinical Impact Without Burning Out

Impact Learning & Development is a BCBA and military family-owned ABA therapy center serving children and families in Rapid City, South Dakota. We provide high-quality, ethical ABA therapy and ABA-based educational services with a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional support, and sustainable clinical practice and have been going strong for 7 years.

We are growing and seeking 1–2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to join our team.

*Why BCBAs Choose Impact Learning & Development*

We know BCBAs are in demand—and we believe clinicians stay where they feel supported, respected, and aligned with the mission.

At Impact Learning & Development, you’ll find:

* Reasonable, manageable caseloads with strong RBT support
* Ethical ABA practices—no pressure to sacrifice quality for productivity
* Direct access to leadership and a collaborative clinical culture
* A fun and playful work environment that focuses on results
* Work-life balance in a low cost-of-living, family-friendly community
* Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and program development

*Position Overview*

The BCBA will be responsible for overseeing ABA programming for pediatric clients, supervising RBTs, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring clinical excellence across services.

This role is ideal for a BCBA who values clinical integrity, professional growth, and meaningful relationships with families and staff.

*Key Responsibilities*

* Conduct functional behavior assessments and skills assessments
* Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
* Provide ongoing supervision and mentorship to RBTs
* Monitor client progress using data-driven decision making
* Collaborate with families, schools, and related professionals
* Ensure services meet BACB ethical and professional standards
* Participate in team meetings and clinical collaboration
* Contribute to a positive, supportive workplace culture

*What We’re Looking For*

*Required:*

* Active BCBA certification in good standing
* Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field
* Experience working with children with autism or related developmental needs
* Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

Preferred (but not required):

* Experience supervising RBTs or trainees
* Interest in leadership, mentorship, or program development
* Experience in clinic-based or educational ABA settings

*Compensation & Benefits*

We offer a competitive and flexible compensation package, which may include:

* Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
* Performance Bonus
* Relocation assistance available
* CEU reimbursement and professional development support
* Paid time off and paid holidays
* Flex-Time
* Supportive onboarding and training
* Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles

*Why Rapid City?*

Rapid City offers:

* Low cost of living
* Outdoor recreation (Black Hills, hiking, biking, national parks)
* Short commute times and no traffic
* Strong sense of community
* A great place to build a long-term career and life

*Ready to Learn More?*

If you’re a BCBA looking for a place where your work matters, your voice is heard, and your career can grow, we’d love to connect.

*Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.*

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Education:
* Master's (Required)

License/Certification:
* BCBA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full.  Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. 

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating Nursing and Clinical education programs, training programs, development programs, and assigned special training projects of the WVU Medicine System and West Virginia University Hospitals. Establishes direction of strategic programs and services, and manages the budget associated with programming and service, policies, and practices of the function. Partners with contacts to ensure orientation, competency and education of nursing areas of the organization. Provides support and service at WVU Hospitals by providing staff development expertise as a Learning facilitator, Change agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for scientific Inquiry, Advocate for the NPD specialty, and Partner for Practice Transitions. Provides expert level internal consultation to all levels of management and work groups related to clinical education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field.

2. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years nursing experience with at least two (2) years of which provided experience with teaching/learning methodologies is required.

2. Three (3) years of leadership or supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field.

2. Certification in Nursing Professional Development or specialty.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Works in collaboration with the Leadership to ensure harmonization of practice, competence, development and across the WVU System and WVU Hospitals.

2. Oversees the planning, development, management, and evaluation of clinical education training programs and curriculum for employees of WVU Hospitals.

3. Develops, plans and implements nursing learning needs assessment, disseminates results to leadership and develops educational plans utilizing multiple modalities to impact learning needs.

4. Implements a standardized hire and annual competency model. 

5. Facilitates the professional development of all staff and ensures competence by providing tools and templates for orientation, initial/hire and ongoing competence.

6. Guides planning and execution of Nursing Services Orientation/onboarding for new clinical employees, including a formal mentoring program.

7. Develops plans to ensure nursing leadership development and competency.

8. Ensures consistent documentation of education, competency and training in the Learning Management System

9. Guides planning and execution of American Heart Association courses.

10. Serves as a consultant and mentor to system hospital education departments and leadership by providing resources and developing education plans.

11. Acts as a consultant to leaders to guide planning and execution of educational needs, implementing new practices, designing processes and implementing organizational strategies.

12. Serves as a consultant to the nursing shared governance councils.

13. Oversees the Continuing Education Provider Unit to offer ANCC nursing continuing education credits.

14. Engages in strategic and performance improvement planning and responsible for the execution of that plan that impacts Nursing and Clinical education.

15. Facilitates a plan for nursing academic experiences.

16. Engages in fiscal activities in order to ensure the availability of supplies, equipment, and human resources to meet clinical education needs in a timely cost effective manner.

17. Determines strategic direction of clinical programs and services to ensure alignment with organizational needs and goals.

18. Supports an environment for innovation, creativity and empowerment with patient care delivery based on current best practice, literature and research.

19. Serves as a consultant to other departments within WVUH and other health care institutions, agencies, professional organizational colleagues in matters related to orientation, continuing education, staff development, competency validation and education.

20. Participates in planning and implementing changes to improve productivity and decrease costs, through participating in meetings, task forces and committees.

21. Collaborates in designing educational plans and providing specialized expertise in the application of teaching/learning principles within the organization.

22. Identifies current and anticipates future educational needs and develops strategic sustainable plans.

23. Serves as a change agent in effecting appropriate changes within the health care delivery system.

24. Builds and expands personal and professional expertise by contributing to the growth of knowledge in the field of nursing, education and development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Involves regular physical effort such as lifting and transporting materials and equipment of at least twenty pounds, stooping, pushing heavy carts, equipment, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office, classroom environment.

2. Travel may be required to facilitate collaboration across all entities in the WVU Medicine System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Capable of translating strategy into specific goals, action plans, and deliverables by utilizing principles, methods and tools according to the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practice model.

2. Proficient in the Standards of NPD practice, including onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and Research/Evidenced based practice and Quality Improvement.

3. Acts in the following Nursing Professional development roles, Learning facilitator, Change agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for scientific Inquiry, Advocate for the NPD specialty, and Partner for Practice Transitions.

Additional Job Description:

*CA

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

90 WH Nursing Education and Training

Address:

1 Medical Park DriveWheelingWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.