Clinical Director (BCBA)-$2k Signing Bonus

Elite ABA Therapy • Wilkes-Barre, PA

7d • $60 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

Elite ABA Therapy, LLC is an outpatient behavioral health center that provides one-on-one center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children between the ages of 2 to 8 who have been diagnosed with Autism and/or other developmental delays. We are located in Wilkes-Barre Twp, PA and operate year-round. Our clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, the hours needed for the clinical Director role are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to assist with scheduling in the morning. The center is closed on all federal holidays. Elite ABA Therapy, LLC specializes in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, which are the most widely known evidence-based practices for teaching new skills and improving behavior. Our goal is to optimize our clients’ independence and promote social integration by teaching meaningful and socially significant skills in the least restrictive environment. Our clinic is designed to simulate an Early Intervention-like setting, but without academic curriculum. Teaching is completely individualized and based on the client’s needs identified in their treatment plan. Clients receive 1:1 individual services and are grouped with up to 5 other children to simulate a classroom. Each group of children follow a daily schedule of activities that include both individual and group formats. Individual activities include direct instruction of skill acquisition programs specified in the client’s individualized treatment plan, such as teaching communication skills. Group activities include circle time, structured play groups, and planned activities (music, arts and crafts, etc.) to work on social skills and generalizing learned skills to group settings. The daily schedule is designed for 2 different sessions per day; the full-day program runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm., and the after-school session runs from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Requirements

• Active BCBA Certificate in good standing with no prior ethics violations
• PA Behavior Specialist License or other state license (psychologist, social worker, counselor)
• 2 years of supervisory experience in Applied Behavior Analysis setting

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of ABA programs for all clients by overseeing clinical caseloads of BCBAs and BC-ABAs via clinical consultations (supervision) and direct observation of BHT's.
• Review, sign, and discuss results with parents for all assessments and treatment plans completed by BCBA's/BC-ABA's.
• Maintain adherence to state and federal regulations (e.g. Medicaid, HIPAA, licensing boards).
• Oversee clinical documentation and treatment planning.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and critical situations with the assistance of the Clinic Assistant.
• Complete an annual quality assurance report.
• Assign staff to clients and create monthly schedules.
• Development and administration of staff incentive programs.
• Submit authorization packets to insurance and add authorization information to the practice management system.
• Conduct annual performance reviews with all staff.
• Address staff issues/concerns and conflicts that may arise in the workplace.
• Open/close the building when needed (8:30 open/4:30 close; Clinic Assistant typically does this).
• Supervise up to 3 BCBA's/BC-ABA's/ABC-ABA's (conduct individual supervision with each twice per month for 1 hour per session).
• Provide positive and corrective feedback to all staff.
• Conduct staff trainings as needed.
• Cover billable appointments when BCBA/BC-ABA's are on vacation or extended leave and/or assist with new client assessments/re-assessments as needed.
• Conduct client functional behavior assessments.
• Write treatment plans.
• Set up client treatment goals in practice management software.
• Conduct norm-referenced assessments (VB-MAPP) and standardized assessments (Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and others).
• Design and update individualized DTT programs for clients.
• Review BCBA/BC-ABA session notes.
• Write daily session notes for billable sessions (if any).
• Conduct monthly caregiver training for each client.

Benefits

• $2k Signing bonus ($1000 after 90 days, remaining $1000 after 6 months)
• Accrue up to 2 weeks of flexible paid time off per year (80 hours)
• $400/month QSEHRA (employer contribution toward healthcare premiums and expenses) after 90 days of employment
• 11 paid federal holidays per year
• 2% annual employer contribution to a Simple IRA
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment (reserved for courses taken during employment)
• Annual performance reviews/raises
• Performance-based bonuses throughout employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed