Regional Clinical Director

essc; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Regional Clinical Director-level candidate to lead behavioral health services for our autism program within a specified region. You will supervise ARCDs and Clinical Supervisors, monitor staff performance, and ensure consistent, high-quality clinical delivery across the region.

The role requires a Master's degree with BCBA certification, extensive experience with autism services, and strong knowledge of ABA methodologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with BCBA certification.
• Experience with ASD and behavioral health service programs.
• Strong knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and management of ARCDs and Clinical Supervisors.
• Monitor performance and productivity of clinical teams and ensure service quality.
• Oversee documentation, case assignments, and audits within the region.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with HR for staffing and budget planning.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Behavior analysis

Staff supervision

Program management

Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Development

BCBA Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence-delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Starting salary $116,000+ DOE annually.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Manages and directs behavioral health services for the autism organization within designated region. Ensures clinical operations, communications, quality and service standards are maintained and in compliance with clinical guidelines, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations. Maintains appropriate staffing, staff skill level, technical resources, training, and supervision in order to ensure efficient performance of region per established goals, objectives, productivity requirements, and operating budget. Ensures consistency of clinical service delivery across region. Monitors the overall effectiveness and needs of areas of responsibility at present and into the future.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Provides direct supervision to and manages, evaluates, and monitors Associate Regional Clinical Director(s) (ARCDs) and Clinical Supervisors. Leads management, evaluation, and monitoring of performance and productivity of Clinical Supervisor(s), Program Managers, and Behavioral Interventionists. RCD maintains overall oversight of designated regionEnsures responsibility, authority, and accountability are clearly defined and communicated to all clinical team members.Oversees and maintains clinical quality and consistency of individualized goals and plans, and assists with organizational and clinical audits within assigned region. Ensures evaluations, case-management review, quality assurance reviews, and audits are assigned and complete. Updates and manages case assignments as needed. Ensures coordination with scheduling department to balance caseloads.Oversees and ensures the completion of necessary documentation including participant evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports and exit summaries; and other related documentation. Ensures timely report submission obligations.Leads and attends staff meetings. Assesses staff development and specialized training needs, and prepares, assigns and/or provides development of instructional material as appropriate.Evaluates the staffing and productivity needs of the region and works with Regional Vice President, and the Human Resources department in the recruitment/selection of new program associates. Complies with and enforces staff adherence to guidelines, standards, practices, policies, procedures, and regulations, internal and external to ESSC.Responsible for implementation of and adherence to organization initiatives within region.Ensures adherence to funding source requirements, applicable regulations, and contract fulfillment; including medical necessity, as well as clinical needs of participants and families.Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget. Contributes to budgetary planning and needs of assigned region.Meets productivity requirements set forth in annual budget. Contributes to budgetary planning and needs of assigned region.Partners with RVP to evaluate health of region, current and future needs, to elevate performance, ensure alignment and consistency of clinical and operational strategy, compliance, quality assurance of service delivery, and productivity.Remains current regarding new research, current trends and developments in autism, special education and related fields.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Master's Degree with emphasis in Early Childhood Education/Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Must have and maintain certification as Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Current CPR certification card.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and /or other related developmental disabilities, in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Including experience in planning, implementation, and management of behavioral health service programs.
• 3+ years of managerial experience of multi-level clinical teams.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Proficient knowledge of scientifically-validated methodologies and approaches found to benefit children with ASD; well- versed in current related research findings.
• Strong expertise in approaches to intervention based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Competent in employing and directing behavior analytic methodologies including Pivotal Response Training (PRT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Behavior Skills Training (BST), and Experimental Functio