Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000ORGANIZATIONThe Center for Autism and Related Disorders is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. As a member of our growing, founder-owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to join a well-established, mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD offers a dynamic work environment where your talents and skills will be valued and rewarded. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), which is empirically proven to be the most effective method addressing the behaviors and deficits commonly associated with autism. With locations throughout the US, CARD’s mission is to provide top-quality services that help every patient fulfill their potential and live joyful lives. Through its network of trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers, CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs that lead to success.1212 N San Dimas Canyon Rd San Dimas, California 91773WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HEREEarn big: Up to $30,000 in annual bonuses ($2,500/month potential)Learn & grow: Free CEUs, plus high-quality paid training and ongoing mentorshipWork your way: Onsite, hybrid, and fully remote opportunities availableCare for you & your family: Free telemedicine: Free mental health & wellness supportReal work-life balance: Flexible scheduling and PTOPlan for the future: 401(k) plus free financial wellness seminarsPerks that matter: Pet insurance, corporate discounts, subscriptions, and moreInvest in your education: University partnerships and tuition discountsBuild a career, not just a job: Join a growing organization with 30+ years of impact and clear paths for advancementPotential Relocation Assistance: Depending on eligibility and business needs, you may qualify for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to support transition expenses. This assistance is intended to help cover moving, travel, and related support as you relocate to help families. As in all such agreements, it is subject to conditions and may require repayment if employment ends prematurely.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. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Uses clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patientDevelop and maintain treatment plansEnsure that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each monthEvaluate patients to identify both skill deficits and strengthsAnalyze challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behaviorDevelop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviorsObserve treatment implementation for potential program revisionsMonitor treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocolsDirect behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocolsProvides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral techniciansPrimarily works physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observationSummarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon dataUpdate treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatmentFulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of Supervisory hours and therapy hoursAccurately communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)Coordinate care with other professionalsAdminister, complete, and score standardized assessmentsIncludes caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent Caregiver Collaboration meetingsInteracts with payers in a way that is collaborative, professional, thorough, and informativeEngages 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 excellenceMaintains appropriate documentation in Skills and the patient’s medical recordCommunicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families and colleaguesProvide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families and colleaguesMaintain compliance with HIPAA requirements at all timesPartner consistently and effectively with other center leadership including but not limited to: Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician LeadsOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis or related field requiredCertification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board requiredExperience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentialityAbility to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitudeAbility to work independently to problem solve and exercise clinical judgmentAn effective communicator in both verbal and written formatsDemonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environmentExcellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use new computer systems and iPads.Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsetsWillingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)Willingness to work with a variety of patientsReliable means of transportation with proof of auto insuranceMust pass tuberculosis testProficiency in English, both written and verbalWORK 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 in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday. Treatment environments may be subject to loud or excessive noise at times.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environmentsMove frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locationsConstantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested streetBe able to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environmentOccasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patientsOccasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a containerWork in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)Be able to lift-up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients#CARD3Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.Click to access EEOC Workplace PosterClick to access IER Right to Work Poster and E-Verify #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC