ABA Assistant Supervisor

Cortica • San Diego, CA

2d • $70,304 • Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is looking for an Applied Behavior Analysis Assistant Supervisor to join its growing team! As an ABA Assistant Supervisor, you will work under the direction of an ABA Supervisor (BCBA) to oversee clinical programming for patients receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Treatment. In this role, you will provide support and oversight of Behavioral Interventionists. This role presents an exciting opportunity for leadership in an innovative, high-growth company still in its early stages of development. We are a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care – one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission! Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual’s qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

Requirements

• You hold a master’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
• You bring 2+ years of experience in the ABA field (in-home and center-based) working with children diagnosed with Autism.
• You have an RBT registration or BCAT certification.
• You are Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS) Certified.
• You hold a Safety Care Certification (sections 1-5 and sections 6-7 as needed per payor requirements).
• You have knowledge of HIPAA regulations to safeguard patient information.

Responsibilities

• Act as the case manager for assigned ABA cases under the guidance of the ABA Supervisor (BCBA) by coordinating and overseeing client care, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, monitoring client progress, providing support to clients and their families, and ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Act as the primary contact for the parent/guardian as it relates to the ABA program for each case, reviewing progress reports, goals, ABA assessments and answering questions, as needed.
• In collaboration with the supervising ABA Supervisor (BCBA), complete all written reports in a timely fashion as necessitated by payor and Cortica requirements.
• Ensure authorization/contract fulfillment takes place by utilizing the authorized supervision and parent supervision for each client month over month.
• Provide direct supervision and meet productivity expectations for completing billable activities month over month (e.g. Re-assessments, Supervision, Parent Training, direct 1:1 ABA, etc.).
• Schedule in such a way as to meet the required billable hour expectation for the role by the assigned due date, meeting with direct supervisor regularly to review scheduled hours and ensure optimization of all supervision and parent training hours for the patients on caseload.
• Performance manage direct reports by setting clear goals, develop and monitor progress on individual development plans, provide regular feedback and coaching, conduct performance reviews.
• Provide supervision with each direct report following Cortica’s minimum meeting cadence guidelines, including regular 1 on 1 meetings and ad-hoc meetings, as needed.
• Mentor and train new Behavioral Interventionists (BI), which may include assisting with training tasks as needed, including measuring clinical fidelity in the field.
• Accompany BIs who work on one of your assigned cases to their first session with new clients and attend community outings along with the BI for new locations.
• Complete session notes and “convert” billable appointments within Central Reach during the billable session time. For times when client safety requires the note to be completed outside of the session time, notes will be completed and appointments converted by the end of the workday.
• Oversee and review all Behavior Interventionist documentation, including auditing session notes of assigned POD and/or assigned direct cases.
• Participate in monthly quality assurance activities including meetings and phone interviews with clients, parents/guardians, and case managers.
• Be available to clinical staff during office operating hours to assist with crisis intervention.
• Assist in new hire training and onboarding and ensure completion of human resources requirements for direct reports following assigned timelines.
• Participate in site management and staff meetings as well as department trainings and workshops.
• Participate in Clinical Integration Meetings for clients on caseload, as needed.
• Recommend, prepare, and facilitate trainings as necessary to assist staff in better meeting the needs of clients.
• Assist with client record audits, as needed.

Benefits

• Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive!
• As a Cortica teammate, we’ll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses.
• We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees