Clinical Quality & Outcomes Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy. At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.

Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.

Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.

Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join us as a Clinical Quality & Outcomes Specialist!

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or a related field

• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in good standing

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical ABA experience in a supervisory or quality focused role

• LBA in assigned state/s for quality oversight or willingness to become licensed. If not licensed in assigned state/s must initiate/submit provide portion of the licensure process within 60 days of start. 

• Familiarity with CentralReach, including learning trees, sessions, notes & form templates, and task management

• Experience administering and interpreting standardized assessments (CARS, CFQL, Vineland)

• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision

• Experience with internal and external peer review processes aimed at ensuring clinical quality and compliance

• Working knowledge of insurance documentation standards, including requirements for treatment plan content, progress reporting, and goal justification

Direct Supervisor 

The Clinical Quality & Outcomes Specialist reports directly to the Manager of Clinical Quality Outcomes

Summary 

The Clinical Quality & Outcomes Specialist will be responsible for reviewing treatment plans developed by BCBAs, auditing session note documentation for all clinical providers and conducting standardized outcome measure assessments across all regions in which we operate.

Clinical Quality Audits:

• Review treatment plans for clinical accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with organizational standards

• Provide constructive written and verbal feedback to BCBAs to support continuous improvement and clinical growth

• Develop and monitor learning trees, ensuring goals are appropriately sequenced, clinically relevant, and overseen according to best practice guidelines

Clinical Compliance Audits:

• Regularly audit session notes for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with treatment goals and billing requirements

• Ensure adherence to all legal, ethical, and clinical standards, including BACB guidelines and insurance payer policies

Assessment Administration:??

• Administer and interpret standardized outcome assessments, including the CARS, CFQL, and Vineland, with results integrated into quality reporting

• Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential documentation of 

assessment outcomes and quality reviews

Mentorship and Collaboration:

• Support clinicians in developing individualized, measurable, and outcomedriven treatment goals aligned with assessment data and client priorities

• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify trends, training opportunities, and system-wide quality improvement initiatives

• Work collaboratively with the clinical, RCM, and compliance departments

Physical Demands 

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.

• Visual and auditory ability to work on computer and use phone for long periods of time

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position for long periods of time, including sitting, standing, bending, squatting, and kneeling.