Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

ACES • Bakersfield, CA

1d • $95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The ACES Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation (TM) is primarily responsible for utilizing evidence-based ABA assessment techniques to evaluate clients for ABA services. The ACES Treatment Initiation Manager provides the initial in-person or telehealth clinical intake meeting and sets forth ABA treatment by identifying long-term objectives of the client and their family.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with only general supervision
• Minimum Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis psychology, education, social work or other related field; and BCBA certification or clinical license
• 5+ years’ experience working with clients with ASD or other special needs
• 5+ years training and/or education related to ASD
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation
• Background check, tuberculosis test, LiveScan fingerprint and any other funding source required clearance
• Comfortable working in home, community, school, clinic, and military base environments
• Comfortable working in group settings and leading small groups of staff and clients
• Strong desire to support and develop skills and abilities of staff
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, database software, project management software
• Highly organized
• Professional, positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Direct work with clients may include, without limitation, the following physical demands: sitting, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting and turning, reaching above shoulders and/or frequent physical transitions

Responsibilities

• Provides timely and accurate assessments to clients in the clinic, home, community, or on telehealth
• Utilizes evidence-based ABA assessment techniques
• Transitions clients from initial intake to their treatment team and monitor utilization of recommended hours during the first authorization period
• Assists the Vice President of Clinical Service Delivery and Assessment Coordinator with on-going trainings
• Reviews treatment overview, processes, and expectations with the family.
• Keep the care team updated regarding status of assessment
• Prepares and submits a final ABA assessment report using approved case-specific templates
• Stays informed of ABA assessment and evaluation techniques and tools by attending ongoing trainings
• Reviews quarterly outcome data from their region and collaborates on clinical strategy elevation
• Assists Clinical Director with supporting challenging clinical cases to influence positive outcomes

Benefits

• Attractive Bonus Package: Up to $10,000 in sign-on, retention, relocation bonuses, tailored to your location and our business needs.
• Competitive Package: Base Compensation ranging from $95,000 to $100,000 annually, plus lucrative individual sign-on bonus opportunities.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Benefit from up to 28 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of joining, along with a 401k retirement plan, and more.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $3000 for referring qualified candidates to join our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees