Clinical Supervisor

Salary Range: $74,000 - $114,000 Organization The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is a mission-driven organization focused on helping individuals with autism. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where talents and skills are valued and rewarded. Position Overview The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for all clinical aspects of treatment for the patients they oversee. This includes assessment and analysis of patients’ skills and challenging behaviors, development of treatment plans, overseeing implementation, collaborating with and training caregivers, and ongoing coaching of behavioral technicians. Treatment plans address medical necessity and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient home, school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors report to the Group Clinical Manager. This is a salaried, exempt, full‑time position. 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 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 Primarily work physically 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 protocols based on data Update treatment plans at least once per month, based on 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 stakeholders (caregivers, payers) Coordinate care with other professionals Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments Include caregiver as part of the treatment team, evidenced by Caregiver Collaboration meetings Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (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, maintaining strict confidentiality Collaborative with team members while maintaining a positive, solution‑focused attitude Work independently to solve problems and exercise clinical judgment Effective communicator in both verbal and written formats Excellent time management skills in a fast‑paced, changing environment Excellent computer skills and familiarity with MS Excel, Word, Outlook, new computer systems and iPads Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets 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 a tuberculosis test Proficiency in English, both written and verbal Work Environment Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors work indoors and outdoors, moving between locations throughout the day. Settings may be subject to loud or excessive noise at times. Physical Requirements Work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community, and clinic environments Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to patient movements, and/or provide instruction in various settings Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to patients’ movements and behaviors, including but not limited to bending, kneeling, crouching, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street Utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients and surrounding items Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress toward others; may need to bear weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc. Teach patients to use vocal speech, articulating sound and modeling speaking clearly; listen to and shape vocal communication of patients Use modeling to teach gross motor skills (climbing, jumping) and fine motor skills (clapping, opening a container) Work in both indoor and outdoor settings, including diverse weather conditions Lift up to 30 lbs while assisting patients Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr