Clinical Director - START

YAI•Glendale, AZ

1d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Clinical Director provides clinical leadership and supervision for START teams in an assigned region. The role supports the quality and fidelity of START service delivery, provides consultation on complex cases and positive behavior supports, and collaborates with program and medical leadership. The Clinical Director also oversees documentation and data quality, trains and consults with staff, families, and providers, and may provide coverage for other START roles and participate in rotating on-call crisis support. The position requires a Ph.D. in psychology and a valid, current license and registration to practice psychology in the state of assignment, along with extensive experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, or an approved combination of education, experience, and training. All Clinical Directors must have at least a master’s degree in a human services discipline. The role requires START Coordinator Certification training within 6–12 months of appointment, travel across assigned regions, and the ability to respond to program needs beyond regular work hours. Salary range is $120,000–$130,000.

Requirements

Ph.D. in psychology, or a satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training authorized by START/NCSS and/or the relevant State regulatory agency; all Clinical Directors must have at least a master’s degree in a human services discipline.
Valid license and current registration to practice psychology in the state of assignment, unless an authorized alternative education, experience, and training combination applies.
Extensive experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, specifically with people who have I/DD and behavioral health needs, or an authorized satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training.
Hold or successfully complete START Coordinator Certification training within 6–12 months of appointment, including demonstration of competencies in associated areas.
Valid driver’s license required for New Jersey and California assignments; strongly preferred for New York assignments, especially where public transportation is limited.
Ability to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours, including on-call crisis coverage as needed.
Ability to attend all mandated NCSS and Regional Center trainings.
Ability to travel regularly across assigned region(s), occasionally across other regions within the state, and/or to other states for meetings, NCSS events, or as requested.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including handling objects, tools, or controls; walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and reaching; lifting, carrying, and transporting items weighing up to 25 pounds; and implementing crisis intervention plans, which may include running.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and implementing positive behavior support plans.
Prior experience as a START Coordinator and/or START clinical team leader.
Current START Coordinator Certification.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to Clinical Team Lead(s) and Therapeutic Coach Team Lead(s), and group clinical supervision to Clinical Team Coordinators in the assigned region.
Work collaboratively with the Program Director to develop and maintain community relationships and linkages.
Work with the Medical Director to provide weekly clinical consultation to Coordinators and Team Leads regarding START recipients with complex presentations.
Collaborate with START leadership to monitor service quality and ensure fidelity to the START model in the assigned region.
Provide oversight and consultation on positive behavior and interaction supports.
Review START-related documentation and provide clinical input.
Provide training and consultation to staff, families, and providers.
Plan and facilitate monthly Clinical Education Team (CET) meetings.
Assist START Coordinators in preparing for START Coordinator certification.
Take an active clinical leadership role in team meetings.
Enter, monitor, and ensure accurate, complete, and timely data entry for team members in the START Information Reporting System and other applicable systems; use data to inform program decisions with the leadership team.
Provide coverage by performing duties of a team leader, coordinator, or other START roles as required.
Serve on a regular rotating basis as Administrator-on-Call (Available/On Call Supervisor) and participate in 24/7 on-call crisis support when needed.
Comply with and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, and other regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, and cooperate with entities conducting inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
Participate in discussions about potential resource center admissions, if applicable.
Provide on-site consultation as needed for people receiving START therapeutic supports, if applicable.
Develop positive support and interaction plans as necessary for resource center residents who require more extensive safety measures, if applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.