Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Position Overview The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. They assess and analyze patients’ skills and challenging behaviors, develop treatment plans, oversee implementation, collaborate with caregivers, and provide ongoing coaching and training of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans address areas of medical necessity in various settings, including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Essentials Duties and Responsibilities Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient. Develop and maintain treatment plans. Ensure 100% treatment adherence during supervision hours 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. Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians. Work primarily within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation. Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress toward 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. Accurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers). Coordinate care with other professionals. Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments. Include caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent caregiver collaboration meetings. Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner. Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (i.e., IEP, peer reviews). Stay up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence. Maintain 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 leadership including Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician Leads. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or related field required. Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required. Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Empathetic and compassionate with strict confidentiality. Ability to collaborate with team members while maintaining a positive, solution-focused attitude. Ability to work independently to problem solve and exercise clinical judgment. Effective communication in both verbal and written formats. Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced 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 skill sets. Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.). Willingness to work with a variety of patients. Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance. Must pass tuberculosis test. Proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Work Environment Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, CARD center, patient’s school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors work in both indoor and outdoor environments and may move between different locations throughout the workday. Treatment environments may be subject to loud or excessive noise at times. Physical Requirements Work with patients who may be seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other settings. Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond with patients. Use continuous visual tracking to monitor patients and surroundings. Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress toward others. May need to bear weight of a patient leaning, pushing, etc. Teach patients to use vocal speech; model speaking clearly; listen and shape vocal communication. Use modeling to teach gross and fine motor skills such as climbing, jumping, clapping, opening containers. Work indoor and outdoor settings, including varying weather conditions. Lift up to 30 lbs while assisting patients. #J-18808-Ljbffr