Clinical Manager, Treatment Initiation

ACES Comprehensive Educational Services • New Bern, NC

109d • $90,000 - $95,000

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. Working under the supervision of the Area Director, essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 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. Keeps 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.

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.
• Keeps 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

• Base Compensation ranging from $90,000 to $95,000 annually.
• Up to $10,000 in sign-on, retention, relocation bonuses.
• Up to 26 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
• Access medical, dental, and vision insurance within 30 days of joining.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $2000 for referring qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Master's degree