Clinical Manager: Trainer

Catalight•Walnut Creek, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Manager Trainer strengthens clinical quality and workforce readiness through hands-on, clinic-based onboarding, training, competency support, and in-the-moment clinical guidance. The role works on site in an assigned regional clinic, maintains a small ongoing caseload, supports center-based operations, and contributes to organization-wide learning initiatives across Behavioral Health Services. The position provides in-person onboarding and role-specific training for Behavior Interventionists, Program Supervisors, and Clinical Managers, coordinates shadowing and first-session support, and supports competency assessment and clinical refreshers. It also provides limited immediate clinic guidance when a supervisor is unavailable, maintains treatment plans and care teams for a small caseload, supports continuity of care through temporary session coverage, and partners with clinical leaders on mentorship, development, and quality initiatives. The role supports staff interviews and professional development and helps maintain a safe, organized, treatment-ready clinic. The position requires working on site at the assigned clinic on scheduled workdays and traveling to other company sites and client homes when required. Compensation is listed as $93,000–$98,000. Easterseals Northern California is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Master’s degree, PsyD, or PhD from an accredited college or university in Applied Behavior Analysis, early childhood education or development, early childhood special education, special education, pediatric therapy, psychology, or a related field.
Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification or applicable clinical licensure in good standing, with a strong background in applied behavior analysis.
At least two years licensed or certified.
Three years of experience implementing Behavioral Health services, preferably with autistic people or individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Two or more years of experience providing staff direction, training, mentorship, or development.
Experience developing and facilitating clinical training for adult learners in individual and group settings.
Ability to provide instruction, modeling, observation, feedback, competency assessment, and coaching in an active clinic environment.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices that benefit autistic people and individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to respond calmly and use sound clinical judgment during immediate clinic concerns or safety situations.
Ability to distinguish training support from supervision, performance management, and formal case ownership.
Strong organization, follow-through, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to develop effective working relationships across organizational roles and levels.
Ability to interpret and implement policies, procedures, regulations, funder requirements, and clinical standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related clinical and learning systems; ability to use a computer and mobile phone.
Sensitivity and responsiveness when working with ethnically, linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse populations.
Commitment to ongoing clinical learning and professional development.
Commitment to organizational values and good judgment, flexibility, patience, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters, including maintaining HIPAA requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, multitask, and manage day-to-day responsibilities without supervision.
Personable and comfortable working with individuals at all levels of the organization; effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to work on site at the assigned clinic for all scheduled workdays and travel to other ESNorCal sites and client homes when required.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Reliable transportation; valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification, Safety Care certification, a CAQH credential, and an NPI number.
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting; ability to stand or sit for extended periods, including standing up to six to eight hours per day.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to work continuously with clients, staff, and others in the clinic; frequent speaking and listening during trainings, meetings, clinical support, and telephone or virtual communication.
Ability to review documents for accuracy and implement approved behavior and safety management strategies, including responding to physically aggressive behavior.

Nice To Haves

American Sign Language or bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Provide in-person onboarding and role-specific training for Behavior Interventionists, Program Supervisors, and Clinical Managers in the assigned region; use virtual training when clinically appropriate or part of an organization-wide model.
Document training attendance using onboarding checklists and support completion of new hires’ first annual clinical competency checklist.
Coordinate and facilitate clinic-based shadow experiences and first-session support, including observation, behavior skills training, and RBT competency activities within the role’s scope.
Collaborate with Senior Clinical Managers to identify and coordinate clinician support for new hires in the region.
Coordinate RBT Initial Competency Assessments with the Clinical Manager and conduct role plays or direct skill assessments when needed.
Provide regional training and refreshers based on clinical priorities, skill gaps, organizational changes, and funder or regulatory requirements.
Respond to immediate client, caregiver, or staff concerns in the clinic when the assigned supervisor is unavailable; provide initial direction within the role’s scope and communicate follow-up needs to the appropriate leader.
Maintain and clinically manage a small ongoing caseload, including developing and overseeing individualized treatment plans and care teams.
Provide temporary coverage for clinic-based sessions when needed to support continuity of care and maintain clinical proficiency.
Support center-based operations and help maintain a safe, organized, clean, treatment-ready clinic in partnership with clinic and operational leaders.
Complete assigned clinical competency checklists and fidelity checks to support consistent scoring across evaluators.
Provide targeted retraining, clinical observation, and skill refreshers when requested by a staff member’s manager; share objective observations and elevate unresolved clinical concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Partner with Senior Clinical Managers to support mentorship and development for newer BCBAs and other clinicians.
Support staff interviews by participating in candidate interviews and providing clinically relevant input as needed.
Develop and facilitate professional development units, clinical refreshers, and manager meeting trainings, including required participant documentation.
Support clinical quality and documentation initiatives, including report accuracy and timeliness, while maintaining current knowledge of BACB requirements, CPT codes, funder expectations, and organizational procedures.
Provide reasonable remote coverage for trainer absences and support organization-wide training initiatives when appropriate.
Maintain continuing education requirements and complete other duties as assigned.
Attend required training and obtain and maintain required clearances, certifications, credentials, and screenings.
Travel to multiple work sites and client homes as required.