Associate Regional Clinical Director

Easterseals Southern California•Whittier, CA

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Associate Regional Clinical Director provides quality clinical supervision and work direction to subordinates delivering discipline-specific treatment to children with developmental delays, disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The position facilitates behavior programs based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), conducts behavior assessments, and serves as an assessor when needed. It also provides parent education, develops and delivers intervention activities, and serves as a liaison among the organization, families, community partners, therapists, and health care providers. The role supports clinical quality and regional operations through evaluations, case-management and quality-assurance reviews, audits, staff training, recruitment support, onboarding, and associate performance management. It has a minimum monthly requirement of 40 billable hours through supervision of assigned or regional caseloads and/or assessments. Travel is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with emphasis in Early Childhood Education/Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
Must have and maintain Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
Five years of related professional experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a multidisciplinary team setting.
Demonstrated expertise in ABA-based intervention, including Pivotal Response Training, Natural Environment Teaching, Picture Exchange Communication System, Behavior Skills Training, and experimental functional analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches that benefit individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Ability to provide strong leadership and clinical and administrative skills.
Ability to maintain customer-service orientation and professionalism in interactions with associates, clients, and client families.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Conduct evaluations, case-management reviews, quality-assurance reviews, and audits as assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.
Meet productivity requirements set forth in the annual budget, including at least 40 billable hours per month through caseload supervision, regional case supervision, and/or assessments.
Lead and/or attend staff meetings and prepare and deliver specialized training and instructional materials, including staff development training, as assigned by the Regional Clinical Director.
Ensure associate responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and understood; manage and evaluate associates’ performance and productivity in the assigned region.
Work with the Regional Clinical Director and Human Resources on recruitment and selection of program associates, and oversee associates involved in recruitment and selection as needed.
Attend conferences and trainings to stay current on research, trends, and developments in autism, special education, and related fields.
Train and onboard new associates and provide ongoing training and performance management.
Serve as a liaison among the organization, families, and community agencies, including regional centers, school programs, therapists, and health care providers, and assist with questions and concerns.
Travel as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.