Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services); Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation incentives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services) is a rapidly growing provider delivering evidence-based ABA services to individuals with autism and other developmental needs at home, school and community settings.

The Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation role focuses on the initial intake assessment and setting long-term objectives with families, coordinating with treatment teams to initiate ABA services. A Master’s in ABA with BCBA certification is required, with 5+ years of ASD experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ABA or related field; BCBA certification or clinical license.
• 5+ years’ experience with ASD or other special needs.
• 5+ years training/education related to ASD.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working in home, school, clinic, and community settings.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate assessments to clients in clinic, home, community, or telehealth.
• Utilizes evidence-based ABA assessment techniques.
• Transitions clients from intake to treatment team and monitors hours during first authorization.
• Assists VP of Clinical Service Delivery and Assessment Coordinator with trainings.
• Reviews treatment overview with the family and keeps the care team updated.
• Prepares final ABA assessment report using approved templates.
• Stays informed of assessment techniques and tools through ongoing trainings.
• Reviews quarterly outcome data and collaborates on clinical strategy elevation.
• Assists Clinical Director with challenging clinical cases to drive positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff development

Independent work

Organizational skills

Leadership in groups

Education

Master’s in ABA or related field; BCBA certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Email/communication tools

Project management software

Database software

Job description

Salary: Starting at $88,000-$105,000 (dependent on experience)

Competitive Bonus Opportunities

Sign-on, retention, and relocation incentives available based on location and organizational needs.

ACES is a rapidly growing company of autism services that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted with autism or other special needs. We provide comprehensive, professional services to maximize individuals' potential in the home, school and community, throughout their lifespan.

ACES’ distinguished care is grounded in an industry-leading model of behavioral artistry – which combines the best clinical practice of traditional Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with humanistic elements that help our clients generalize their skills and gain independence. At 30+ locations, we are motivated to grow both so that we can serve more clients and close the significant supply gap that currently exists across the United States. We are committed to attracting and cultivating the very best team members who embody ACES’ values and culture and are passionate about our work. For more information, visit http://www.acesaba.com.

Why Join ACES?

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive Package: Base Compensation ranging from $88,000 to $105,000 annually, plus lucrative individual sign-on bonus opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from up to 28 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of joining, along with a 401k retirement plan, and more.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $3000 for referring qualified candidates to join our team.

ACES Achievements

• National Recognition: ACES is the sole autism provider recognized for quality care by Aetna/CVS’s Institute of Quality.
• Expert Team: Join a team of over 400 Board Certified Behavior Analysts, renowned for their expertise and dedication.
• Industry Accolades: Forbes has named us one of the Best Mid-Sized Workplaces, reflecting our commitment to excellence.
• Legacy of Excellence: Benefit from the expertise of one of the longest-standing providers of ABA therapy worldwide.

Position Summary

The ACES Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation (TM) is primarily responsible for utilizing evidence-based ABA assessment techniques to evaluate clients for ABA services. The ACES Treatment Initiation Manager provides the initial in-person or telehealth clinical intake meeting and sets forth ABA treatment by identifying long-term objectives of the client and their family.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Working under the supervision of the Area Director, essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides timely and accurate assessments to clients in the clinic, home, community, or on telehealth
• Utilizes evidence-based ABA assessment techniques
• Transitions clients from initial intake to their treatment team and monitor utilization of recommended hours during the first authorization period
• Assists the Vice President of Clinical Service Delivery and Assessment Coordinator with on-going trainings
• Reviews treatment overview, processes, and expectations with the family. Keep the care team updated regarding status of assessment
• Prepares and submits a final ABA assessment report using approved case-specific templates
• Stays informed of ABA assessment and evaluation techniques and tools by attending ongoing trainings
• Reviews quarterly outcome data from their region and collaborates on clinical strategy elevation
• Assists Clinical Director with supporting challenging clinical cases to influence positive outcomes

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with only general supervision
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis psychology, education, social work or other related field; and BCBA certification or clinical license
• 5+ years’ experience working with clients with ASD or other special needs
• 5+ years training and/or education related to ASD
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation
• Background check, tuberculosis test, LiveScan fingerprint and any other funding source required clearance
• Comfortable working in home, community, school, clinic, and military base environments
• Comfortable working in group settings and leading small groups of staff and clients
• Strong desire to support and develop skills and abilities of staff
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, database software, project management software
• Highly organized
• Professional, positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Direct work with clients may include, without limitation, the following physical demands: sitting, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting and turning, reaching above shoulders and/or frequent physical transitions

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