BCBA Clinical Site Director - Leadership Opportunity!

Hope• St. Louis, MO, US, MO

9d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The BCBA Clinical Site Director is the daily operator of an Autism Clinic site, responsible for the ethical and evidence-based delivery of behavior analytic services in accordance with organizational goals. The director supervises and supports clinic employees through mentoring, coaching, training, performance feedback, and professional development. The role also oversees the site’s physical plant and safety, stewardship of resources, and fiscally responsible decision-making. The position ensures client and staff safety, compliance with policies and procedures, and effective site operations. Responsibilities include monitoring site metrics and capacity, staffing and schedules, authorizations and assessments, billing processes, intake and onboarding, recruitment, and employee relations. The director collaborates with clinical and organizational leaders, Human Resources, Intake and Billing, Marketing and Communications, and families to address operational and clinical needs. Direct care may also be provided as necessary.

Requirements

Be organized and punctual, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines.
Demonstrate strong communication skills across modalities and work effectively with colleagues in the same and other disciplines.
Recognize and accommodate cultural differences and diversity.
Consistently demonstrate behavior aligned with the organization’s core values.
Demonstrate sound judgment, consistent problem-solving, and vocational maturity.
Create, nurture, and maintain effective supervisor/supervisee relationships.
Work collaboratively within the TAC team and with other Hope departments.
Maintain and seek credentials and training necessary for the position.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with ASD.
Previous BCBA supervision or Site Director experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of site-assigned clients and staff through routine safety checks, adherence to protocols, completion of safety drills and documentation, and follow-up on safety concerns.
Model organizational core values and expectations for employees and parents or guardians; provide feedback, coaching, mentoring, and positive reinforcement.
Handle sensitive employee relations issues with integrity, with Human Resources support when needed.
Directly supervise, mentor, and support site employees, including conducting performance evaluations and providing professional development opportunities.
Oversee supervision and clinical experiences for assigned Level 1 clinicians and fieldwork students.
Monitor organizational goals and key site metrics, respond to concerning trends, and use standard procedures and collaboration with other directors to support site performance.
Ensure therapy is delivered under active authorization and assessments and reassessments are submitted on time.
Monitor schedules for efficient staffing, adhere to onboarding timelines, and maintain site capacity through onboarding, planning, and anticipating discharges.
Ensure compliance with Hope and Autism Clinic policies and procedures.
Lead the site’s weekly billing call, including preparing agenda items, leading discussion, and facilitating problem-solving.
Partner with Intake and Billing to prepare for incoming clients, schedule assessments, prepare client schedules, and resolve issues with relevant stakeholders.
Serve as an organizational liaison for parent questions or concerns beyond the BCBA’s scope and work promptly to resolve them.
Collaborate with TAC leadership on policies and procedures that align clinical best practices with operational decisions.
Complete required documentation within organizational timelines, including requisition and reimbursement forms and SharePoint documents.
Collaborate with the Lead RBT to create and manage site schedules, review and adjust schedules based on staffing and site needs, approve employee or caregiver schedule changes, and approve employee time-off requests.
Oversee the site’s speed-to-RBT process to ensure each hired employee earns RBT credentials within 90 days of hire.
Support Behavior Technician hiring by scheduling and conducting interviews, communicating hiring intentions, coordinating onboarding and training, and ensuring completion of RBT competency assessments.
Build community partnerships for recruitment and intake in coordination with Marketing and Communications.
Ensure research-based activities are carried out with fidelity and accuracy.
Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for alleged abuse and neglect in accordance with state guidelines and organizational policies.
Perform other assigned duties.
Provide direct care as necessary.