Clinical Manager

Catalight • Dublin, CA

2d

About The Position

The Clinical Manager leads and empowers care teams serving children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and helps clients build independence, communication and social skills, and quality of life. The role develops and implements personalized treatment plans, administers behavioral assessments, and applies evidence-based approaches including 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 provides coaching and feedback to support high-quality service delivery.

The position designs data-collection procedures, tracks client progress, reviews data, and adjusts treatment as appropriate. It also manages client documentation and submits timely insurance progress reports. The Clinical Manager collaborates with families, caregivers, and other service providers to support the use of ABA techniques in clients' homes. The role requires adherence to the BACB Ethical Code and HIPAA practices, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet the physical and emotional demands of client-facing work. It involves occasional driving and travel to multiple work sites and client homes.

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 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.
• 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 drive occasionally to and from the office and client homes and travel to multiple work sites and client homes; reliable transportation is required.
• Valid California Driver's License with insurance and a clean driving record.
• Must pass health screenings, obtain required vaccinations, and clear TB testing based on company policies.
• Must obtain and maintain criminal record clearance through the Department of Justice and clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
• Must obtain and maintain CPR, Safety Care, and National Provider Identifier (NPI) certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to help clients build independence, communication and social skills, and quality of life.
• Administer assessments including VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming, and EFL.
• Apply evidence-based methodologies, including ABA, ESDM, TEACCH, PECS, and PRT, to create effective interventions.
• Supervise, train, and mentor Program Supervisors and Registered Behavior Technicians in ABA concepts.
• Conduct fidelity checks and performance reviews, and provide coaching and feedback to improve team effectiveness.
• Design and implement data-collection procedures to track client progress and inform treatment modifications.
• Manage client documentation, review data, and submit timely progress reports to insurance providers.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other service providers, equipping them to implement ABA techniques in the home.
• Adhere to the BACB Ethical Code and HIPAA practices and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; coverage begins the first of the month after 30 days.
• Free, confidential mental health support through Lyra, including coaching, therapy, self-guided care, and 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 per year of sick/wellness leave, plus a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program.
• Vacation that increases with tenure: up to 15 days per year in the first two years, 20 days by year three, and 25 days by year six and beyond.
• 10 paid holidays per year and up to two Personal Days depending on hire date.
• 403(b) retirement plan through Principal, with automatic enrollment and yearly increases up to 10% of pay.
• Limited-Purpose (Dental & Vision) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account for eligible healthcare expenses when enrolled in a qualifying medical plan; company 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.
• myFlexPay access to earned pay.
• Up to $2,000 per year in learning reimbursement for courses, training, and professional development.
• Laptop or tablet and iPhone based on job 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 Program, with bonuses up to $1,000 depending on the position filled.

What This Job Offers

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