IDD Clinical Director & START Training Lead

YAI; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI is seeking a senior clinical leader to provide full-time oversight and supervision of the clinical team and therapeutic supports in our START program. You will coordinate education, support community providers, and ensure quality clinical leadership across START services.

The role requires a PhD in psychology, state licensure, IDD experience, and START Coordinator certification (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months).

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology and licensed by the state Psychology Board.
• Extensive experience with IDD and behavioral health needs; experience developing positive behavior support plans preferred.
• Certification as START Coordinator or ability to complete within 6–12 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Director on developing community relationships and linkages
• Provide clinical supervision to the Clinical Team Lead(s) and Therapeutic Coach Team Lead(s)
• Provide group clinical supervision to the Clinical Team Coordinators
• Work with the Medical Director to provide weekly clinical consult to Coordinators/Team Leads on START recipients with complex presentations
• Provide oversight and consultation on positive behavior and interaction supports
• Review START related documentation and provide clinical input
• Provide training and consultation to staff, families and providers
• Plan and facilitate monthly Clinical Education Team
• Assist START Coordinators with preparation for START Coordinator certification
• Take active clinical leadership role in team meetings
• Develop positive support and interaction plans as necessary for guests at the resource center who require more extensive safety measures
• Participate in discussion regarding potential resource center admissions
• Provide on-site consultation as needed for persons receiving START therapeutic supports
• Enter, monitor and assure data entry for all team members in the START Information Reporting System. Use data to inform programmatic decision-making.

Education

PhD in psychology

Licensed psychologist

START Coordinator certification

Job description

YAI is seeking a senior clinical leader to provide full-time oversight and supervision of the clinical team and therapeutic supports in our START program. You will coordinate education, support community providers, and ensure quality clinical leadership across START services.

The role requires a PhD in psychology, state licensure, IDD experience, and START Coordinator certification (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months).