Colleen Darcy
Quincy,MA
Summary
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over 8 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, including 5 years as a certified BCBA. Demonstrated progression from clinician to Assistant Director and ultimately to Director. A passionate clinical leader focused on cultivating high-performing teams through effective mentorship, structured systems, and performance-driven feedback. Recognized for creating a positive team culture while upholding clinical integrity and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, individualized care. Committed to continuous growth and development for clients and clinicians, fostering an environment that promotes excellence in practice.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Center Based Services
Boston Behavior Learning Center
Quincy, MA
03.2026 - Current
- Lead clinical and operational functions of the center, overseeing BCBAs and RBTs to ensure high-quality, individualized care
- Maintain a clinical caseload, providing BCBA services including parent consultations, RBT supervision, and program development
- Drive center performance by monitoring KPIs, operational metrics, financial outcomes, and budget management
- Conduct interviews and make strategic hiring decisions to recruit and retain high-performing clinical teams
- Oversee client intake, assessments, and continuity of care, ensuring data-driven, individualized treatment plans
- Manage staff performance through evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes, fostering accountability and professional growth
- Cultivate a positive, reinforcement-based workplace culture that prioritizes staff recognition, engagement, and development
- Ensure treatment fidelity and adherence to evidence-based ABA practices across all programs
- Complete clinical documentation, progress reports, and supervision notes to maintain compliance with BACB standards
Assistant Director of Center Based Services
Boston Behavior Learning Center
Quincy, MA
11.2024 - 03.2026
- Maintained a clinical caseload providing BCBA services including parent consultations, RBT supervision, and program development
- Collaborated with the Center Director to review client progress, staffing needs, and overall center performance
- Conducted interviews and contributed to hiring decisions to support team development
- Assisted in overseeing staff performance through evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to promote professional growth and accountability
- Led new client assessments and provided interim case coverage to ensure continuity of care
- Promoted a positive, reinforcement-based workplace culture, recognizing and supporting staff growth and achievements
- Ensured treatment fidelity and adherence to evidence-based ABA practices across all programs
- Completed clinical documentation, progress reports, and supervision notes in compliance with BACB standards
- Provided leadership coverage during the Center Director’s absence and supported additional clinical and operational initiatives as delegated
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Boston Behavior Learning Center
Quincy, MA
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained a clinical caseload providing BCBA services including parent consultations, RBT supervision, and program development
- Conducted functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and skill assessments to identify client strengths and needs
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill acquisition programs
- Analyzed behavioral data to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans
- Provided clinical supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to RBTs and clinical staff
- Trained caregivers on behavior management strategies and skill generalization
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators
- Ensured fidelity of treatment implementation and adherence to evidence-based ABA practices
- Completed clinical documentation including treatment plans, progress reports, and supervision notes
- Maintained compliance with BACB ethical standards
- Provided leadership coverage during the Center Director’s absence and supported additional clinical and operational initiatives as delegated
Lead ABA Therapist
Nashoba Learning Group
Bedford, MA
11.2018 - 03.2022
- Provide 1:1 therapy to children with autism in school and community settings, implementing individualized ABA programs
- Accurately collect and analyze incidental, behavioral, and task-analyzed program data while adhering to prompting levels and error correction procedures
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including parents, co-team members, Lead Therapists, clinical staff, and specialists (Speech, OT, PT) to optimize treatment outcomes
- Develop program objectives based on students’ IEPs; maintain data books, create clinical and progress notes, generate behavior graphs, and assist with MCAS-Alt materials
- Train, mentor, and supervise new staff and understudies, ensuring accurate data collection, program implementation, and clinical documentation
- Design engaging, motivating experiences to help each child achieve skill acquisition and behavior goals
- Maintain and expand professional knowledge through required trainings and ongoing professional development
ABA Therapist
Boston Behavior Learning Center
Boston, MA
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Delivered 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism in home, school, and community environments
- Implemented individualized programs using ABA principles, including discrete trial training, natural environment teaching, shaping, social skills, play skills, and language/communication development
- Collected behavioral data to track client progress
- Implemented engaging, motivating learning experiences to support skill acquisition and positive behavioral outcomes
- Collaborated with the BCBA on client progress
Education
Masters of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cambridge College
Boston, MA01-2021
Bachelors of Education and Human Services - Multidisciplinary Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2017
Skills
- Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) & Skill Assessments
- Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Development & Implementation
- Skill Acquisition Programming (communication, social, ADLs, play)
- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) & Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
- Data Collection, Analysis & Progress Monitoring
- Staff & Caregiver Training, Supervision, and Coaching
- Caseload, Clinical, and Operational Management
- CPR (Adult & Child) & Safety Care Trained
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Central Reach
Timeline
Director of Center Based Services
Boston Behavior Learning Center
03.2026 - Current
Assistant Director of Center Based Services
Boston Behavior Learning Center
11.2024 - 03.2026
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Boston Behavior Learning Center
03.2022 - 11.2024
Lead ABA Therapist
Nashoba Learning Group
11.2018 - 03.2022
ABA Therapist
Boston Behavior Learning Center
03.2018 - 10.2018
Masters of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Cambridge College
Bachelors of Education and Human Services - Multidisciplinary Studies
West Virginia University