Clinical Manager

Catalight•Dublin, CA

4d•$93,000 - $98,000

About The Position

The Clinical Manager leads and empowers care teams supporting children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), helping 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, using assessments such as VB-MAPP, SSIS, FAST, Skills Streaming, and EFL. The position applies evidence-based methodologies 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. The role establishes data-collection procedures, reviews client progress, modifies treatment as appropriate, manages documentation, and submits timely reports to insurance providers. It also collaborates with families, caregivers, and service providers to support the use of ABA techniques in clients’ homes. The position requires a master’s degree in a related field, BCBA or BCBA-D certification in good standing, relevant autism experience, and supervisory experience. Physical requirements include bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting up to 40 pounds, and spending time on one’s feet. The role involves frequent client contact, occasional emergency situations, occasional driving, and travel to multiple work sites and client homes. Reliable transportation and a valid California driver’s license with insurance and a clean driving record are required. Other employment conditions include health screenings and required vaccinations, TB testing, criminal-record and Office of Inspector General clearances, and maintaining CPR, Safety Care, and NPI certifications.

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 promote client independence, communication and 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 inform treatment modifications.
Manage client documentation, review data, and submit timely progress reports to insurance providers.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other service providers to equip them to implement ABA techniques at home.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with plans through Blue Shield or Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental PPO, and VSP Vision.
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.
Sick/wellness leave of up to 12 days per year and a Sick/Wellness Leave Donation Program.
Vacation of 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 2 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 employees; company contribution 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 compensation incentive pay for eligible practitioners who exceed their monthly minimum billed-hours target.
myFlexPay access to already-earned pay.
Learning reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year 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 Program with a bonus of up to $1,000, based on the position hired into.