Ray Morales, M.A., BCBA
Ray Morales, M.A., BCBA,
Director of Clinical Services
The Director of Clinical Services
The Directs of Clinical Services oversees. quality assurance of patient programs and directly supervises the Associate Clinical Director(s) and Behavior Consultant(s). The Clinica Director has a minimum of a master's in psychology with an emphasis in behavior analysis and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In addition, the Clinical Director has a minimum of ten years of experience working in the field of applied behavior analysis and with the Autism population. The Clinical Director is available at all times to assist in training or programming needs for patients and participants in the completion of assessments and treatment recommendations.
About Ray.
Ray's journey at BEST reflects a deep commitment to both the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and the individuals and families we serve. Since joining BEST Consulting in 2009, he has grown through every level of the clinical department, holding positions as Behavior Therapist I, Behavior Therapist II, Senior Therapist, Behavior Specialist, Behavior Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, Associate Clinical Director, and now Director of Clinical Services.
Ray has extensive experience supporting adolescents and young adults who engage in high-level crisis behavior. His clinical expertise has made him a key leader in BEST Consulting's commitment to ethical and effective behavior support. From 2016 to 2020, Ray served as the Crisis Behavior Advisor for the Human Rights and Ethical Treatment Committee, providing guidance on complex behavioral cases and intervention strategies. In 2020, he was appointed Chair of the Human Rights and Ethical Treatment Committee, a role in which he continues to oversee and promote the ethical treatment of clients across the organization.
Since 2020, Ray has also served as BEST Consulting's Pro-Act Instructor, providing crisis prevention and intervention training to all staff members. Through these leadership roles, Ray helps ensure that BEST maintains the highest standards of client safety, staff preparedness, and ethical behavior analytic practice.
Having worked in every clinical role within the organization, Ray brings a unique perspective to leadership. He is passionate about developing clinicians, maintaining high standards of care, and fostering a compassionate treatment model that emphasizes meaningful outcomes and improved quality of life for clients and their families. His leadership is centered on supporting his team in delivering effective, individualized services while ensuring that each person served is treated with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Outside of BEST, Ray is equally dedicated to his family and community. He spends much of his free time coaching Little League baseball for his two sons and soccer for his daughter. When he isn't coaching from the sidelines or spending time with his family, you'll likely find him in his music room playing guitar and enjoying one of his lifelong passions.