Clinical Manager

Catalight•Walnut Creek, CA

4d•$93,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Clinical Manager leads and empowers care teams serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and helps clients develop skills to thrive in their communities. The role develops and implements personalized treatment plans to improve clients’ independence, communication, social skills, and quality of life, and administers assessments including VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming, and EFL. It applies evidence-based approaches such as ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT. The Clinical Manager supervises, trains, and mentors Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians; conducts fidelity checks and performance reviews; and gives coaching and feedback to support high-quality service delivery. The role designs data-collection procedures, reviews progress data, and modifies treatment as needed. It also manages client documentation, submits timely reports to insurance providers, and collaborates with families, caregivers, and other service providers to support implementation of ABA techniques at home. The position requires a master’s degree in a related field, BCBA or BCBA-D certification in good standing, and relevant autism-service and supervisory experience. Work includes travel to multiple sites and client homes, occasional driving, frequent client contact, and physical activity such as bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 40 pounds. The role requires compliance with applicable ethical, HIPAA, safety, credentialing, and clearance requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field.
BCBA or BCBA-D certification in good standing.
Three years of experience working with children and/or adults with autism, including experience administering the ABLLS-R, VB-MAPP, AFLS, and/or Essentials for Living.
At least 12 units of coursework from an approved BACB course sequence or equivalent experience and demonstrated skills in ABA programming and case supervision.
Two or more years of experience providing staff direction and development in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated integrity and adherence to the BACB Ethical Code.
Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA practices and adherence to policies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Valid California Driver’s License with insurance and a clean driving record.
Ability to pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing under company policies.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, Safety Care, and National Provider Identifier (NPI) certifications.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, lift up to 40 pounds, and spend time on one’s feet.
Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including frequent exposure to individuals with disabilities, occasional emergency situations and trauma, and constant client contact requiring concentration and sound decision-making.
Ability to travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation is needed.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement personalized treatment plans that support clients’ independence, communication, social skills, and quality of life.
Administer assessments including VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming, and EFL.
Supervise, train, and mentor Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians in ABA concepts.
Conduct fidelity checks and performance reviews, and provide coaching and feedback.
Design and implement data-collection procedures to track client progress and guide treatment modifications.
Manage client documentation, review data, and submit timely progress reports to insurance providers.
Collaborate and communicate with families, caregivers, and other service providers, equipping them to implement ABA techniques at home.
Comply with the BACB Ethical Code and HIPAA practices and policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with coverage beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra, plus legal, financial, and child, elder, and pet care resources.
Fertility and family-planning support through Maven, up to $10,000 lifetime.
Up to 12 days a year of sick/wellness leave and a leave donation program.
Tenure-based vacation, up to 15 days annually in the first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
Ten paid holidays annually and up to two personal days, depending on hire date.
403(b) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
Limited-purpose dental and vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Health Savings Account for eligible plan enrollees, with employer contributions of $60 per month for individual coverage or $120 per month for family coverage.
Employer-paid long-term disability and life/AD&D insurance, with optional supplemental coverage available for purchase.
Variable incentive pay for eligible practitioners who exceed their monthly minimum billed-hours target.
Access to earned pay through myFlexPay, without a loan or interest.
Up to $2,000 annually in learning reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
Laptop or tablet and iPhone based on role requirements, a one-time $200 home-office stipend, and a $10 twice-monthly WiFi stipend.
Career coaching, Employee Resource Groups, and paid training.
Pre-tax commuter benefits and payroll direct deposit.
Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000, based on the position hired into.