Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC; Brentwood (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $30,000 in annual bonuses

Free CEUs and training

Telemedicine and mental health support

Flexible scheduling and PTO

401(k) with financial seminars

Pet insurance and corporate discounts

Job summary

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC is looking for a Clinical Supervisor in Brentwood, California. This role involves overseeing all clinical aspects of treatment for patients, including developing treatment plans and supervising implementation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Psychology or a related field and have experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The position offers various work settings and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis required.
• Certification as a behavior analyst from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board required.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain treatment plans.
• Oversee treatment implementation and collaborate with caregivers.
• Evaluate patients to identify skill deficits and strengths.

Skills

Empathetic and compassionate

Effective communication

Time-management

MS Excel skills

Independent problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Psychology or ABA

Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000

Position

Clinical Supervisor

Benefits

• Earn big: Up to $30,000 in annual bonuses ($2,500/month potential)
• Learn & grow: Free CEUs, plus high‑quality paid training and ongoing mentorship
• Work your way: Onsite, hybrid, and fully remote opportunities available
• Care for you & your family: Free telemedicine; free mental health & wellness support
• Real work‑life balance: Flexible scheduling and PTO
• Plan for the future: 401(k) plus free financial wellness seminars
• Perks that matter: Pet insurance, corporate discounts, subscriptions, and more
• Invest in your education: University partnerships and tuition discounts
• Build a career, not just a job: Join a growing organization with 30+ years of impact and clear paths for advancement
• Potential relocation assistance: Up to $10,000 for eligible candidates to support transition expenses; 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 patient
• Develops and maintains treatment plans
• Ensures that all supervision hours are at 100% treatment adherence each month
• Evaluates patients to identify both skill deficits and strengths
• Analyzes challenging behaviors to identify the function of the behavior
• Develops functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Observes treatment implementation for potential program revisions
• Monitors treatment integrity to ensure satisfactory implementation of treatment protocols
• Directs behavior technicians in the implementation of new or revised treatment protocols
• Provides ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
• Works physically within the center to support technicians and follows best practices of direct observation
• Summarizes and analyzes data to evaluate patient progress toward treatment goals and adjusts treatment protocols based upon data
• Updates treatment plans at least once per month, based upon patient response to treatment
• Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of supervisory hours and therapy hours
• Accurately communicates treatment response to stakeholders (e.g., caregivers, payers)
• Coordinates care with other professionals
• Administers, completes, and scores standardized assessments
• Includes caregiver as part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent caregiver collaboration meetings
• Interacts with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner
• Engages with payers as needed for funding meetings (e.g., IEP, peer reviews)
• Stays up to date on best practices for ABA treatment to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintains appropriate documentation in the skill and medical record system
• Communicates effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
• Provides a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA requirements at all times
• Partners consistently and effectively with other center leadership, including Operations Manager, clinical supervisors, administrative coordinator, technician leads
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology or 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 individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution‑focused attitude
• Ability to work independently to problem‑solve and exercise clinical judgment
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Outlook; ability to use 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 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 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

• 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 the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings
• Constantly position yourself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including 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 street
• Utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients and the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment
• Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress toward others; respond to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.
• Teach patients to use vocal speech; articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients
• Use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container
• Work 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.)
• Lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients

Legal Statements

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with California Fair Chance Act. All applicants are eligible to complete the required background checks and comply with eligibility conditions under applicable law.