Board Certified Behavior Analyst

$80,000 - $93,000/Yr

CSD Autism Services - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Ana, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Center for Social Dynamics (CSD) is currently seeking a BCBA (Clinical Director) to join our dynamic and growing team. This position is full-time and offers a starting salary of $80,000-$93,000 per year based on experience, along with a generous CEU stipend, paid training, and professional development opportunities. The Clinical Director will design and supervise the provision of evidence-based mental health services and programs for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or similar developmental disabilities in response to physician recommendations in home, school, and other natural settings.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct regular home visits for the assigned caseload to provide individualized parent education and supervise the implementation of the program.
• Monitor the completion of all necessary documentation and provide in-field training to each direct report.
• Educate families on the importance of maintaining a consistent schedule with clinically appropriate hours for the client.
• Efficiently communicate CSD's policies to families and complete necessary documentation including treatment plans, data sheets, behavioral support plans, progress reports, and discharge reports.
• Monitor daily direct service appointments for completion and cancellations, maintaining appropriate progress notes for supervision hours.
• Write, sign, and submit progress reports to funding sources by established deadlines, maintaining a database of all report deadlines for assigned caseload.
• Meet daily and monthly billable hours goals as set by CSD.
• Provide clinical support and training to assigned team of Clinical Leaders and Behavior Specialists, holding monthly meetings and creating individualized clinical trainings.
• Evaluate clinical performance of supervisees and communicate concerns to the assigned Regional Director.
• Maintain regular communication with Human Resources and the Regional Director regarding administrative concerns involving clients and staff.
• Stay current regarding new research and trends related to autism and special education, attending staff meetings and trainings as requested.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, childhood development, childhood education, special education, pediatric therapy, or related field.
• BCBA Credential Required.
• Two years of related professional experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Proven successful experiences with a full ABA caseload.
• Knowledgeable of methodologies beneficial to children with autism spectrum disorders, including ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT.
• Knowledgeable of School Continuum of Services and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Sensitive to working with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse population.
• Able to travel to and work in multiple program service areas; reliable transportation needed.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; bilingual ability preferred.
• Able to exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledgeable of other community resources and agencies that serve children.
• Able to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in computer/word processing software.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and savings on additional voluntarily selected benefits.
• PTO, floating holidays, paid holidays.
• Full autonomy of your weekly schedule.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Professional Development Stipend for CEUs and future education.