Clinical Director of Applied Behavior Analysis

Ti tle: Clinical Director of Applied Behavior Analysis

Reports to: Director of Mental Health

Department: 603- ABA Program

Location: Office - ECF Headquarters – Culver City CA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $97,000 - $105,000

Program Hours: Full time Monday to Friday

Supervisory Responsibility: ABA Supervisor, Behavior Therapist- RBT, and Behavior Therapist- RBT Trainee.

Position Summary

The position includes clinical and administrative responsibilities. It involves managing all aspects of the ABA Program including but not limited to making clinical decisions, writing reports and behavior plans, administering assessments, training parents, supervising and training staff, scheduling, staffing, participating in disciplinary activities, managing the program budget and expenses, etc. It requires an active licensure as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral (BCBA-D).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Managerial

• Participate in personnel management including: staffing, timesheets, required trainings, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in budgeting and program expense management.
• Participate in program design, quality assurance, policies and procedures.

Clinical

• Data analysis, developing clients’ individual programs and report writing (FBAs, behavior plans, and progress reports).
• Provide clinical supervision to Behavior Therapists-RBTs, BT-RBT Trainees, BCBAs, and BCBA candidates.
• Parent training, meetings with multidisciplinary teams and collaborations with other service providers.

Other Duties

• Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.
• Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Child Development or related discipline and current active licensure as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Behavior Analyst- Doctoral (BCBA-D).

Experience: Three (3) years working in the field as BCBA, developing and implementing behavior intervention plans, and two (2) years’ experience as clinical director, managing and supervising RBTs and BCBA candidates.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and behavior program implementations.
• Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments, develop and write individualized behavior intervention plans and progress reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Excel graphing, Word, or similar computer applications.
• Ability to maintain a professional image and courteous demeanor.

Requirements

• Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
• Driving Disclaimer - Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.
• Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter.
• Obtain NCI, First Aid and CPR certification within the first 3 months of employment and maintain as required.

Work Environment

Work is conducted in the office and in intervention rooms. The employee may work with individuals who are engaging in aggressive behaviors towards themselves and/or others. The employee will be exposed to frequent interruptions, loud noise, varying indoor and outdoor temperature, and drafts.

 

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, and use repetitive motion.
• Ability to occasionally run and jump.
• Ability to read printed materials and on a computer screen.
• Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to use hands to produce records and/or documentation in manual or electronic format.
• Ability to implement and demonstrate NCI (including verbal and physical de-escalation) First Aid, and CPR.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive of all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

Employment with Exceptional Children’s Foundation, aka ECF is at-will employment which means that ECF or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. ECF holds the right to modify the terms of employment, including but not limited to, job descriptions, duties, schedules, compensation, work locations, procedures, guidelines, practices or employee benefit programs with or without advance notice. I acknowledge and understand that the at-will nature of my employment relationship with ECF can only be changed by an express written agreement signed by the President/CEO of ECF and me .