Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000
1212 N San Dimas Canyon Rd
San Dimas, California 91773
Organization
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is a mission‑driven organization focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. As a member of our growing, founder‑owned organization, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a well‑established industry leader that treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. CARD treats autistic individuals using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), a scientifically proven method, to address 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.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 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—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
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, oversight of implementation, collaboration with and training of caregivers, and 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 and are employed in a salaried, exempt, full‑time role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Use clinical judgment to promote optimal outcomes for each patient
- Develop and maintain treatment plans
- Ensure that all supervision hours are 100% treatment adherence each month
- Evaluate patients to identify skill deficits and strengths
- Analyze challenging behaviors to identify their function
- 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 protocols
- Provide ongoing coaching and training to behavioral technicians
- Primarily work physically within the center to support technicians and follow best practices of direct observation
- Summarize and analyze data to evaluate patient progress toward goals and adjust protocols based on data
- Update treatment plans at least once per month based on patient response
- Fulfill a minimum of 120 payor/client authorized billable hours per month, inclusive of supervisory and therapy hours
- Accurately communicate treatment response to stakeholders (caregivers, payers)
- Coordinate care with other professionals
- Administer, complete, and score standardized assessments
- Include caregivers as part of the treatment team, evidenced by consistent caregiver collaboration meetings
- Interact with payers in a collaborative, professional, and informative manner
- Engage with payers for funding meetings (e.g., IEP, peer reviews)
- Stay up to date on best practices for ABA 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 with center leadership (Operations Manager, Clinical Supervisors, Administrative Coordinator Technician, Behavior Technician Leads)
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Psychology, 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 with strict confidentiality
- Collaborative team player with a positive, solution‑focused attitude
- Independent problem‑solver with sound clinical judgment
- Effective verbal and written communicator
- Excellent time‑management in a fast‑paced, changing environment
- Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, new systems, and iPads
- Desire to continuously learn and develop skill sets
- Willingness to work in various locations (center, patient home, etc.)
- Willingness to work with diverse patients
- Reliable 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 indoors and outdoors, moving between different locations throughout the day, and may be exposed to loud or excessive noise at times.
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable seated on the floor or small chairs in various environments
- Frequent movement to gather materials, anticipate patient behavior, and provide instruction in settings such as school, playground, clinic, or community
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to support patients and respond to their movements
- Maintain continuous visual tracking of patients and surrounding environment
- React to aggressive behaviors and/or block attempts to aggress toward others, sometimes bearing weight of a patient
- Teach patients to use vocal speech, articulate sound, and model speaking clearly; listen to shape vocal communication of patients
- Model gross motor skills (e.g., climbing, jumping) and fine motor skills (e.g., clapping, opening a container)
- Operate in indoor and outdoor settings, including varying weather conditions
- Lift up to 30 lbs while assisting patients
EEO Statement
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.