Clinical Director BCBA

Damar Services, Inc. • East Chicago, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Damar is seeking a BCBA or BCaBA for a full-time opportunity supporting its Residential Intensive Autism Services Program. The role is described in the posting as Intensive Autism Supervisor and is responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans, collecting data, providing behavioral intervention in individual treatment, assisting the treatment team with behavior intervention plans, and maintaining documentation of services. The program begins with an evaluation of each child, using observation, parent interviews, and appropriate assessment tools to create an individualized treatment plan. Assessments include medical review of systems; cognitive, academic, psychological, and social functioning; specialized ongoing assessments; educational assessment; and assessment of family support.

The position serves on Damar’s interdisciplinary team and provides direct therapy when needed, client-specific training, and support to Intensive Autism Technicians regarding programming and interventions. The role uses data to monitor outcomes, guide Agency initiatives, establish client discharge criteria and long-term goals, and determine the function of maladaptive behavior. It also involves conducting or coordinating assessments every six months for assigned clients, using evidence-based assessments, and applying the seven dimensions of ABA.

Essential functions include the physical ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; use office equipment including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations; and communicate effectively. The role requires recognizing and responding appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where clients may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors. Regular and acceptable attendance is essential. Functions must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• BCaBA or BCBA certification.
• At least 2 years of previous experience with autism spectrum disorders, including at least 18 months of autism experience in an ABA setting.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and a driving record meeting the eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier for positions requiring driving.
• No felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect, or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.
• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans for clients receiving intensive autism services.
• Collect data and provide behavioral intervention in individual client treatment.
• Assist the treatment team and designated colleagues in creating behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain documentation of all services provided.
• Serve as a member of Damar’s interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct therapy when needed.
• Provide client-specific training.
• Remain available and approachable to Intensive Autism Technicians for questions, concerns, or ideas about client programming and behavior interventions.
• Support the Agency’s quality improvement, evaluation, and reporting requirements.
• Use data to track outcomes and support Agency initiatives and goals.
• Use data to determine appropriate client discharge criteria and long-term goals.
• Apply the seven dimensions of ABA: generality, effective, technological, applied, conceptually systematic, analytical, and behavioral.
• Remain knowledgeable about available evidence-based assessments.
• Conduct or coordinate an assessment every six months for each assigned client.
• Continually collect and review data to determine and confirm the function of maladaptive behavior.
• Take ownership of Damar’s facilities and assigned work areas.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage, including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical insurance options.
• Dental insurance options.
• Vision insurance options.
• Up to $3,000 per year in tuition assistance.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Damar-provided life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-term disability insurance options.
• Long-term disability insurance options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level