Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

ACES • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation (TM) uses evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) assessment techniques to evaluate clients for ABA services. The role conducts initial clinical intake meetings in person or via telehealth and establishes ABA treatment by identifying long-term objectives for clients and their families. The manager works under the supervision of the Area Director and supports clients’ transition from intake to their treatment teams.

The position also contributes to staff training, reviews regional outcome data, and collaborates on clinical strategy. ACES provides autism services in home, school, and community settings, as well as clinics and through telehealth, using an approach that combines traditional ABA practice with humanistic elements to support skill generalization and independence.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, psychology, education, social work, or another related field, and BCBA certification or a clinical license.
• At least 5 years of experience working with clients with ASD or other special needs.
• At least 5 years of training and/or education related to ASD.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation.
• Complete a background check, tuberculosis test, LiveScan fingerprinting, and any other clearance required by funding sources.
• Comfort working in home, community, school, clinic, and military base environments.
• Comfort working in group settings and leading small groups of staff and clients.
• Strong desire to support and develop staff skills and abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheets, email, database software, and project management software.
• Highly organized, professional, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Direct client work may require sitting, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting and turning, reaching above the shoulders, and frequent physical transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate client assessments in clinics, homes, communities, or via telehealth.
• Use evidence-based ABA assessment techniques.
• Transition clients from initial intake to their treatment teams and monitor utilization of recommended hours during the first authorization period.
• Assist the Vice President of Clinical Service Delivery and Assessment Coordinator with ongoing trainings.
• Review treatment overviews, processes, and expectations with families, and keep the care team informed about assessment status.
• Prepare and submit final ABA assessment reports using approved, case-specific templates.
• Stay informed about ABA assessment and evaluation techniques and tools by attending ongoing trainings.
• Review quarterly outcome data from the region and collaborate on clinical strategy elevation.
• Assist the Clinical Director in supporting challenging clinical cases to influence positive outcomes.

Benefits

• Up to 28 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available within 30 days of joining.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.
• Sign-on, retention, and relocation incentives may be available based on location and organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

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