Clinical Manager

NeurAbilities•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

26d

About The Position

The Clinical Manager manages clinical operations and quality assurance at an assigned site. The role directly supervises BCBAs and works with the on-site Practice Manager on onboarding new staff and clients, ensuring timely, ethical, high-quality treatment. The Clinical Manager is responsible for the quality of client programs and shares responsibility for clinic leadership and growth with the Practice Manager. The position oversees clinical staff, supports their training and development, monitors treatment integrity, and provides clinical review and guidance. It also maintains a reduced caseload involving direct client assessment and treatment, supports compliance with clinical, ethical, regulatory, and documentation requirements, and collaborates with operations to address staffing and site-improvement needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in ABA or a related field.
BCBA or BCBA-D certification.
Behavior Specialist/BCBA license for the assigned state or states.
Either 3 or more years of professional BCBA experience working with clients with autism spectrum disorders in a multidisciplinary team setting; or 2 or more years of that experience plus 1 or more years as a Licensed Behavior Specialist, 2 or more years supervising LBS and BCBA staff, and successful completion of the internal succession program.
Expert knowledge of scientifically validated methodologies and approaches for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, including familiarity with current research.
Experience using ABLLS, VB-MAPP, PEAK, Vineland, QABF, MAS, FAST, and functional behavior assessments.
Maintain continuing education unit requirements and BCBA credentials with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Work with integrity and adhere to the BACB Ethical Code.
Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of HIPAA practices and adherence to applicable policies.
Knowledge of IBHS and managed care organization regulations and requirements.
Ability to apply BACB ethics codes, maintain integrity, and promote best practices.
Ability to lead practices in compliance with state and managed care organization requirements.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and maintain healthy, productive working relationships.
Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans based on findings.
Ability to train new behavior technicians and family members on client treatment plans.
Ability to use assessment tools, including VB-MAPP, ABLLS, and AFLS, and design and implement treatment plans and recommendations based on initial assessment results.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities that may include prolonged walking, running, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and stooping.

Responsibilities

Manage hiring, performance management, and development of clinical management within assigned sites.
Create training and professional development opportunities based on observations and relevant behavioral data.
Provide clinical management and oversight to master-level clinicians and paraprofessionals in accordance with IBHS regulations.
Provide clinical guidance and training to clinical and operations staff as needed.
Handle sensitive employee relations matters, independently or with Human Resources.
Implement clinical policies and procedures consistent with the BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code, applicable licensing ethics codes, and regulations.
Review and evaluate treatment integrity to support optimal implementation of treatment protocols.
Review and analyze clinical treatment development, planning, and progress with supervisees.
Facilitate regularly scheduled group supervision in alignment with IBHS regulations.
Mentor clinicians in standardizing and implementing individualized clinical programs.
Consult behavioral analytic literature and attend relevant conferences and workshops to inform evidence-based treatment.
Maintain a reduced clinical caseload, including direct assessment and treatment of clients.
Administer functional behavior assessments and other recognized assessments, including VB-MAPP, AFLS, Essential for Living, ABAS, and Vineland-3.
Ensure medical record documentation protocols are followed and progress notes are entered accurately and on time.
Adhere to BACB ethical requirements, applicable license codes of ethics, and regulations.
Participate weekly in operations and clinical meetings to support site management.
Work with operations to identify and resolve staffing improvement needs.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.