Clinical Supervisor (BCBA)

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (CARD) seeks a Clinical Supervisor to oversee clinical treatment for patients, develop plans, and coach behavioral technicians. The role requires mastery of ABA concepts and collaboration across settings.

Responsibilities include assessment, treatment plan development, supervision hours, and data-driven adjustments, with duties located at CARD centers, homes, schools, or via telehealth as needed. This is full-time in Elk Grove, CA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or ABA required
• BCBA certification required
• Experience working with individuals with ASD required

Responsibilities

• Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes
• Develop and maintain treatment plans
• Ensure supervision hours are at 100% adherence
• Evaluate patients for skill deficits and strengths
• Analyze challenging behaviors to identify function
• Develop functionally relevant treatment plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Observe treatment implementation for program revisions
• Provide ongoing coaching to behavioral technicians
• Coordinate care with other professionals
• Stay up to date on best ABA practices

Skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis

BCBA certification

Experience with ASD

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview

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

ORGANIZATION: The 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. CARD is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating individuals of all ages diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). 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. Address: 2366 Maritime Drive Elk Grove, California 95758

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, the patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Clinical Supervisors report to the Group Clinical Manager. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time position.

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 both 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 works physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
• Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress towards treatment goals and adjust treatment protocols based upon data
• Update 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 communicate treatment response to treatment stakeholders (i.e., caregivers, payers)
• Coordinate care with other professionals
• Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments
• Include caregiver as a part of the treatment team, as evidenced by consistent caregiver collaboration meetings
• Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, thorough, and informative manner
• Engage with payers as needed for funding meetings (e.g., 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 but not limited to: Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician Leads
• 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 communication in 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

• Be able to 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 oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients
• Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor movement of patients and surrounding environment
• Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others
• Responding to behaviors may require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning or pushing
• Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech and model articulate speech
• Occasionally use modeling to teach gross and fine motor skills
• Work in indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment
• Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients

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We will enrich and empower as many lives as possible by bringing effective, innovative, and evidence-based ABA treatment to the entire world – one individual at a time. CARD leads the world in the effective treatment of autism, guided by science and inspired by compassion, to help people with autism and their families thrive.