Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

ACES•Katy, TX

1d•Hybrid

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
3+ years (5+ years preferred) of clinical supervision experience as a BCBA
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

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience working with clients with ASD or other special needs
5+ years training and/or education related to ASD

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