Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Position Overview

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes the assessment and analysis of the patient's skills and challenging behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing the implementation of treatment, collaboration with and training of their patient's caregivers, as well as ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans are primarily designed to address areas of medical necessity and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient's home, school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors report to the Group Clinical Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient
• Develop and maintain treatment plans
• Ensure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each month
• Evaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths
• Analyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior
• Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Observe treatment implementation for potential program revisions
• Monitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols
• Direct behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols
• Provides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
• Primarily works onsite to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data
• Update treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment
• Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of Supervisory hours and therapy hours
• Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 10 patients
• Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)
• Coordinate care with other professionals inside and outside of the organization
• Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments
• Includes caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetings
• Interacts with payors in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative
• Engages with payors as needed for funding meetings (i.e., IEP, peer reviews)
• Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintains appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient's medical record
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families and colleagues
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families and colleagues
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times
• Partner consistently and effectively with other center and company leadership
• Adhere to set work schedules, attend meetings, and meet deadlines consistently
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance when necessary
• Must pass tuberculosis test

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining positive and solution-focused attitude
• Ability to work independently to problem solve and exercise clinical judgment
• An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads
• Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
• Demonstrate knowledge of ABA treatment techniques and treatment program designs for children of varying skill levels
• Proven people-management skills
• Willing and able to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
• Ability to work with a variety of patients
• Must abide by BACB guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal