Clinical Regional Director

Easterseals Southern California; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated BCBA to join their innovative Severe Behavior Services team. This role offers the chance to work with a unique population of both adults and children, providing clinical supervision and training while ensuring high-quality ABA services. With a generous hiring bonus and a supportive environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals with autism and related disorders. If you have a passion for ABA and leadership, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Generous hiring bonus

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• BCBA certification required.
• 5-7 years of BCBA experience with severe behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and training to associates.
• Ensure high-quality ABA services and monitor staff productivity.

Skills

Assessment of severe behaviors

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Behavior management safety protocols

Fluency in behavioral principles

Education

Master’s degree in ABA, Education, Psychology

Doctorate in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Graphing tools

Job description

Join Our Innovative Severe Behavior Services Team!

Are you a BCBA seeking a non-traditional role in ABA? We offer an exciting opportunity to work with a unique population of both adults and children. This position includes a generous $5,000 hiring bonus and the chance to make a significant impact.

At Easterseals Southern California, you'll make a profound difference in people's lives. Join a caring team that supports each other, encourages collaboration, and refines clinical skills to benefit our participants.

Overview of Position:

Under minimal supervision, provides clinical supervision, direction, and training to associates treating severe or complex behaviors in individuals with autism and related disorders using ABA. Ensures high-quality ABA services through assessment, treatment, staff training, and administrative adherence. Monitors staff productivity, participant census, and service delivery expansion. Conducts assessments, treatment planning, consultations, and direct supervision as needed.

Apply Today! Starting Pay: $120,000 - $125,000

Essential Functions:

1. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates program elements related to Severe Behavior Services, including supervision of BCBAs, leading team meetings, and developing work products.
2. Participates in leadership activities, including meetings and committees.
3. Provides consultation on challenging behavior cases to clinicians and associates from other departments.
4. Oversees assessments for severe or complex behavior cases, ensuring documentation accuracy and updates.
5. Develops resources and training on providing services for individuals with severe or complex behavior.
6. Collaborates with funding sources to maintain relationships, adhere to contracts, and ensure quality assurance.
7. Develops and monitors program budgets and collaborates with other departments on organizational initiatives.
8. Stays current with research and trends in autism and related fields, participating in presentations and research initiatives.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Master’s degree in ABA, Education, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university. Doctorate is a plus. BCBA certification required.

Experience:

5–7 years of experience as a practicing BCBA, including at least 3 years overseeing treatment for severe or complex behaviors and 2 years supervising BCBAs. Extensive multidisciplinary team experience and training in ABA best practices preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Competency in assessing severe or complex behaviors using ABA, including indirect and direct methods.
• Expertise in treating socially mediated or automatically maintained behaviors with ABA.
• Fluency in behavioral principles and developing function-based interventions.
• Knowledge of behavior management safety protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and graphing tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and professionalism skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to pass physical, TB test, and obtain necessary clearances and vaccinations.
• Must be able to travel throughout southern California and maintain a valid driver’s record and insurance.