ABA Assistant Supervisor

Cortica•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking an Applied Behavior Analysis Assistant Supervisor to oversee clinical programming for patients receiving ABA treatment under the direction of an ABA Supervisor (BCBA). The role provides support and oversight to Behavioral Interventionists and offers an opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities in a growing healthcare company focused on children with neurodevelopmental differences. The Assistant Supervisor coordinates care for assigned ABA cases, develops and implements individualized treatment plans, monitors progress, supports clients and families, and ensures treatment protocols are followed. The role also serves as the primary ABA-program contact for parents or guardians, manages and coaches direct reports, supports staff training and onboarding, and completes clinical documentation and quality assurance activities. This position requires a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review. Cortica describes an inclusive workplace and provides a compensation and benefits package. The stated base pay is $70,304 annually; compensation may vary based on skill level, relevant experience, education, and location.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in the ABA field, in home and center-based settings, working with children diagnosed with Autism.
RBT registration or BCAT certification.
Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS) certification.
Safety Care Certification, sections 1–5 and sections 6–7 as needed per payor requirements.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.
Successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned ABA cases under the ABA Supervisor (BCBA), coordinating and overseeing client care, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitoring progress, supporting clients and families, and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and guidelines.
Serve as the primary contact for parents or guardians regarding each case’s ABA program, reviewing progress reports, goals, and assessments and answering questions as needed.
Complete written reports in collaboration with the supervising ABA Supervisor, in a timely manner and according to payor and Cortica requirements.
Ensure authorization and contract fulfillment by using authorized supervision and parent supervision for each client month over month.
Provide direct supervision and meet monthly productivity expectations for billable activities, including reassessments, supervision, parent training, and direct one-to-one ABA.
Schedule work to meet required billable-hour expectations by assigned deadlines and regularly review scheduled hours with the direct supervisor to optimize supervision and parent-training hours for caseload patients.
Manage direct reports by setting clear goals, developing and monitoring individual development plans, providing regular feedback and coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
Meet with each direct report according to Cortica’s minimum meeting cadence guidelines, including regular one-to-one and ad hoc meetings as needed.
Mentor and train new Behavioral Interventionists, assisting with training tasks as needed, including measuring clinical fidelity in the field.
Accompany Behavioral Interventionists to their first session with new clients and attend community outings with them when visiting new locations.
Complete session notes and convert billable appointments in Central Reach during the billable session; when client safety requires, complete notes and conversions by the end of the workday.
Oversee and review Behavioral Interventionist documentation, including auditing session notes for assigned PODs and/or direct cases.
Participate in monthly quality assurance activities, including meetings and phone interviews with clients, parents or guardians, and case managers.
Be available to clinical staff during office operating hours to assist with crisis intervention.
Assist with new-hire training and onboarding and ensure direct reports complete human resources requirements within assigned timelines.
Participate in site management and staff meetings, department trainings, and workshops.
Participate in Clinical Integration Meetings for caseload clients as needed.
Recommend, prepare, and facilitate trainings to help staff better meet client needs.
Assist with client record audits as needed.